Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1144

Shafts and Clutches
M a i n s h a f t D i s a s s e m b l y , I n s p e c t i o n , a n d R e a s s e m b l y
1. Remove the thrust needle bearing (A), mainshaft
5th gear (B), needle bearing (C), thrust needle
bearing (D), mainshaft 5th gear collar (E), 4th/5th
clutch (F), and O-rings (G) f r o m the mainshaft (H).
2. Inspect the condition of the sealing rings (I). If the
sealing rings are w o r n , distorted, or d a m a g e d ,
remove the set ring (J) and needles bearing (K),
and replace the sealing rings w i t h new ones.
3. Inspect the thrust needle bearing and needle
bearing for wear and rough m o v e m e n t .
4. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
5. Inspect the 4th gear for w e a r and damage, and
inspect 4th gear bearing for w e a r and rough
rotation.
6. Replace the mainshaft 4th gear (L) if the 4th gear is
w o r n or d a m a g e d , or the bearing is w o r n or
d a m a g e d .
7. Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and
excessive wear.
8. Lubricate all parts w i t h ATF during reassembly.
9. W r a p the shaft splines w i t h tape to prevent O-ring
damage, install the new O-rings on the mainshaft,
then remove the tape.
10. Install the 4th/5th clutch.
11. Install the mainshaft 5th gear collar, thrust needle
bearing, needle bearing, mainshaft 5th gear, and
thrust needle bearing.
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