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2004 Honda S2000 L4-2.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection
Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection

NOTE: If replacement is required, always replace the synchro sleeve and hub as a set.

1. Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (A) and the countershaft (B) with a feeler gauge. If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

2. Measure the thickness of 2nd gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 2nd gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.

3. Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the distance collar (B). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 4.

4. Measure distance (1) on the distance collar.
^ If distance (1) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.
^ If distance (1) is within the standard, go to step 5.

5. Measure the thickness of 1st gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.

6. Measure the clearance between reverse gear (A) and the distance collar (B). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 7.

7. Measure distance (2) on the distance collar.
^ If distance (2) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.
^ If distance (2) is within the standard, go to step 8.

8. Measure the thickness of reverse gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace reverse gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the reverse synchro hub.
NOTE: If replacement is required, always replace the synchro sleeve and hub as a set.
1. Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (A) and the countershaft (B) with a feeler gauge. If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.
2. Measure the thickness of 2nd gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 2nd gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.
3. Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the distance collar (B). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 4.
4. Measure distance (1) on the distance collar.
^ If distance (1) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.
^ If distance (1) is within the standard, go to step 5.
5. Measure the thickness of 1st gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.
6. Measure the clearance between reverse gear (A) and the distance collar (B). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 7.
7. Measure distance (2) on the distance collar.
^ If distance (2) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.
^ If distance (2) is within the standard, go to step 8.
8. Measure the thickness of reverse gear.
^ If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace reverse gear.
^ If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the reverse synchro hub.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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