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M/T - 5th Gear Grinds On Upshift

01-070

August 7, 2001

Applies To:
1994-00 Accord - ALL with M/T
1992-01 Prelude - ALL with M/T

Fifth Gear Grinds During Upshift
(Replaces 95-057, dated October 17, 2000)

Updated information shown with asterisks and black bars.

SYMPTOM

The transmission grinds when you shift into 5th gear.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Misalignment from the 5th shift fork.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace 5th gear, the sleeve set, and the 5th shift fork.

PARTS INFORMATION

1994-97 Accord

5th Gear: P/N 23581-PX5-A41, H/C 3858677
Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-PX5-307, H/C 4921607
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-J02, H/C 6309942

1998-00 Accord

5th Gear: P/N 23581-PX5-A41, H/C 3858677
Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-P0S-306, H/C 5614011
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-J02, H/C 6309942

1992-96 Prelude S

5th Gear: P/N 23581-PX5-U41, H/C 3858693
* Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-P16-307, H/C 6831465 *
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-J02, H/C 6309942

1992-96 Prelude Si, 1992-94 Prelude 4WS

5th Gear: P/N 23581-P16-S40, H/C 3940061
* Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-P16-307, H/C 6831465 *
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-J02, H/C 6309942

1993-96 Prelude VTEC

5th Gear: P/N 23581-P16-A00, H/C 4113700
* Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-P16-307, H/C 6831465*
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-020, H/C 6309959

*1997-01 Prelude, 1997-01 Prelude Type SH

5th Gear: P/N 23581-P16-540, H/C 3940061
Sleeve Set: P/N 23626-P16-307, H/C 6831465
5th Shift Fork: P/N 24200-P16-020, H/C 6309959*

* REQUIRED MATERIALS

Honda Manual Transmission Fluid:

P/N 08798-9016, H/C 4928271

1994-00 Accord, 1992-01 Prelude - 2 quarts
required

1997-01 Prelude Type SH - 2.2 quarts required*

REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS

Bearing Separator: T/N OTC-1123

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 23626-P16-306
H/C 5200852

Defect Code: 042

Contention Code: B07

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle (see the Manual Transmission section of the appropriate service manual).

2. Disassemble the transmission (see the Manual Transmission section of the appropriate service manual). You do not need to disassemble the differential.

3. Remove any metal particles from the transmission's internal parts and from the inside of the case.





4. Remove the angular ball bearing from the mainshaft using the special tool and a press.





5. Press the mainshaft out of the 5th synchro hub.

6. Install the new 5th gear on the mainshaft.

7. Install the new sleeve set (synchro ring, hub, and sleeve) on the mainshaft.

8. Reassemble the rest of the removed parts on the mainshaft. Refer to the appropriate service manual for the correct reassembly procedure.





9. Replace the 5th shift fork.

10. Reassemble the transmission.

11. Reinstall the transmission.

12. Refill the transmission with Honda MTF

13. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure the transmission shifts properly.





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