M/T - Fifth Gear Grinds During Upshift.


Bulletin No.
95-057

Issue Date
AUG 18, 1997

Model [NEW]
1994-97
ACCORD

1992-97
PRELUDE

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
TRANS

Fifth Gear Grinds During Upshift
(Supersedes 95-057, dated DEC 18, 1995)

SYMPTOM
The transmission grinds when shifting into fifth gear.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly, causing misalignment.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.







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.

Failed part: P/N 23626-PX5-326
H/C 4311536

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fifth gear shift fork, sleeve set, and mainshaft gear with the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle as described in section 13 of the appropriate service manual.

2. Disassemble the transmission as described in section 13 of the appropriate service manual. It is not necessary to disassemble the differential.

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








4. Remove the ball bearing from the mainshaft.

5. Press the mainshaft out of the fifth gear synchro hub.








6. Install the new fifth gear on the mainshaft. Install the new sleeve set (synchro ring, hub, and sleeve) on the mainshaft.

7. Reassemble the rest of the removed parts on the mainshaft. Make sure the end bearing is installed with the lettering facing outward.








8. Replace the fifth gear shift fork.

9. Reassemble the transmission.

10. Reinstall the transmission in the vehicle.

11. Test drive the vehicle, and verify that it shifts properly.


PARTS INFORMATION

1994 - 97 Accord
Mainshaft fifth gear:
P/N 23581-PX5-A41,
H/C 3858677

Sleeve set:
P/N 23626-PX5-307,
H/C 4921607

Shift fork:
P/N 24200-P16-J01,
H/C 5598909

1992-96 Prelude S
Mainshaft fifth gear:
P/N 23581-PX5-U41,
H/C 3858693

Sleeve set:
P/N 23626-PX5-307,
H/C 4921607

Shift fork:
P/N 24200-P16-J01,
H/C 5598909

1992-96 Prelude Si,
1992-94 Prelude 4WS
Mainshaft fifth gear:
P/N 23581-P16-S40,
H/C 3940061

Sleeve set:
P/N 23626-PX5-307,
H/C 4921607

Shift fork:
P/N 24200-P16-J01,
H/C 5598909

1993-96 Prelude VTEC
Mainshaft fifth gear:
P/N 23581-P16-A00,
H/C 4113700

Sleeve set:
P/N 23626-PX5-307,
H/C 4921607

Shift fork:
P/N 24200-P16-010,
H/C 5598917

1997 Prelude (ALL)
Mainshaft fifth gear:
P/N 23581-P16-S40,
H/C 3940061

Sleeve set:
P/N 23626-PX5-307,
H/C 4921607

Shift fork:
P/N 24200-P16-010,
H/C 5598917