M/T - 5th Gear Grinds On Upshift
01-070August 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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