Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
PARTS INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS
Test-drive the vehicle. Shift through all five gears and then back down to 2nd, and check if it is difficult to shift into gear. Accelerate at wide open
throttle in 2nd or 5th gear, and quickly release the gas pedal; do this several times.
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If the transmission only has a stiff feel when shifting, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
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If the transmission only pops out of gear, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
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If the transmission has a stiff feel when shifting and pops out of gear, do REPAIR PROCEDURE A first, and then do REPAIR PROCEDURE B if
needed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
1.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2.
Remove the cotter pin from the shift lever assembly on the transmission. Remove the two washers.