Civic Hatchback L4-1.6L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
Shift Fork: Testing and Inspection
Shift Fork Clearance
NOTE: The synchro sleeve and the synchro hub should be replaced as a set.
1. Measure the clearance between each shift fork and its matching synchro sleeve.
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Standard: 0.35 - 0.65 mm (0.014 - 0.026 inch)
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Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)
2. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the thickness of the shift fork fingers. Standard:
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3rd/4th: 7.4 - 7.6 mm (0.291 - 0.299 inch)
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1st/2nd, 5th: 6.2 - 6.4 mm (0.244 - 0.252 inch)
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If the thickness of the shift fork fingers is not within the standard, replace the shift fork with a new one.
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If the thickness of the shift fork fingers is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve with a new one.
3. Measure the clearance between the shift piece or shift fork and the shift arm B.
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Standard: 0.2 - 0.5 mm (0.008 - 0.02 inch)
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Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)