Reverse Idler Gear Removal and Installation: Installation

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20Z1SECTION Installation
  1. Install the reverse idler gear in the transmission housing.
  2. Lightly coat the reverse idler gear shaft (A), needle bearing (B), and new O-rings (C) with lithium grease.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Shaft, Needle Bearing And O-Rings
    G06265233Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Assemble the new O-rings and needle bearing on the reverse idler gear shaft, then install the reverse idler gear shaft in the reverse idler gear shaft holder (D). Align the D-shaped cut out (E) of the shaft with the D-shaped area (F) of the holder.
  4. Install the reverse idler gear shaft/holder assembly on the transmission housing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Shaft/Holder Assembly On Transmission Housing
    G06265234Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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