Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling and rough movement.

Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear.
Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage.
Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
Install the conical spring washer and the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.
Replace the locknut and the conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission.
Check the axial clearance of 3rd gear.
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only)
Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
When you are driving in D position, you can shift the transmission up or down
manually with the paddle shifters.
To shift up or down ...
Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make it
unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read
the following information.
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Chassis
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