Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1147

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the
f o l l o w i n g procedure.
1. Cut the lock tab (A) of the countershaft locknut (B)
using a chisel (C).
NOTE: Keep all of the chiseled particles out of the
countershaft.
2. Hold the countershaft w i t h a w r e n c h and a vise
securely, loosen the locknut, and remove it. The
locknut has left-hand threads.
3. Place the countershaft 5th gear (A) on press bases
(B), and place a shaft protector (C) between the
countershaft (D) and a press to prevent d a m a g i n g
the countershaft.
4. Press the countershaft out of the press-fitted
bearing (E) and the press-fitted reverse selector
hub, and remove the countershaft w h i l e holding
the underside of the countershaft. The countershaft
falls d o w n w h e n pressing the countershaft out of
the press-fitted reverse selector hub. Some reverse
selector hubs are not press-fitted, and the
countershaft falls d o w n w h e n pressing the
countershaft out of press-fitted bearing.
5. Remove the remaining parts f r o m the countershaft.
6. Inspect the bearing for galling and rough
m o v e m e n t .
7. Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and
excessive wear, and check the shaft splines for
excessive wear and damage.
8. Check the idler gear axial clearance and 4th gear
axial clearance (see page 14-312).
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