Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt): Overhaul — Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt) — Automatic Trans

Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly

Note. Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves. Do not wipe off the grease that is applied to the portion of the shift lever marked with an asterisk (*) when you disassemble or assemble it because a special grease is used.

Scheme 152

Scheme 152: Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly

Scheme 153

Scheme 153: Shift Cable Replacement

Scheme 154

Scheme 155

Scheme 156

Scheme 157

Scheme 158

Scheme 159

Scheme 160

Scheme 161

Scheme 162

Scheme 163

Scheme 164

Scheme 165

Scheme 166

Scheme 167

Scheme 168

Scheme 169

Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360315-S01822133382010042800000) ).
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the corner (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift lever bracket base (E). Then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket.
Remove the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360274-S09784809262010042800000) ).
Remove the heater hose clamps (A) and the IMA power cable clamps (B) from the bracket.
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A) and the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (B).
Remove the harness clamp (C) and the harness holder clamp (D) from the harness clamp bracket.
Remove the ground terminal bracket (A) from the transmission mount (B).
Remove the harness clamp bracket (A).
Remove the snap pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the control lever (D).
Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the control lever.
Remove the heat shield from under the body.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable bracket (A).
Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Secure the shift cable bracket with the nut.
Install the heat shield.
Secure the shift cable holder on the transmission with the bolts.
Install the harness clamp bracket.
Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the shift cable end collar (A). Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever (B). Insert the control pin (C) through the selector control lever hole (D), through the shift cable end hole, and into the selector control lever slotted hole (E) in the direction shown. Push the control pin until its flange (F) contacts the selector control lever surface.
Insert the snap pin (G) in the direction show through the control pin hole and out the opening (H) of the selector control lever so that the hooked end (I) of the snap pin snaps into the countersunk hole (J) of the control pin.
Install the ground terminal bracket (A).
Install the harness clamps (A) and the harness holder clamp (B).
Connect the transmission range switch connector (C) and the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D).
Install the harness hose clamps (A) and IMA power cable clamp (B).
Install the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360274-S09784809262010042800000) ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the N indicator comes on.
If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in N. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Place the shift lever in N (A), then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) into the positioning holes (C) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole on the shift lever. Use only a 6.0 mm pin that is free of burrs.
Check that the shift lever is secured in N.
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the corner (C) on the holder opposite the opening (D) in the shift lever bracket base (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole with the square fitting (H) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder stops to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (I).
Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud.
If the cable end is out of position on the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the bracket, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable in on the bracket. If the cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud and align the square fitting with the hole.
Secure the shift cable end with the nut (A).
Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back into P.
Install the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360315-S01822133382010042800000) ).

Scheme 170

Scheme 170: Shift Cable Adjustment

Scheme 171

Scheme 172

Scheme 173

Scheme 174

Scheme 175

Scheme 176

Scheme 177

Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360315-S01822133382010042800000) ).
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the corner (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift lever bracket base (E). Then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (F).
Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in N. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the N indicator comes on.
Place the shift lever in N (A), then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) into the positioning holes (C) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole on the shift lever. Use only a 6.0 mm pin that is free of burrs.
Check that the shift lever is secured in N.
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the corner (C) on the holder opposite the opening (D) in the shift lever bracket base (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole with the square fitting (H) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder stops to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (I).
Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud.
If the cable end is out of position on the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the bracket, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable in on the bracket. If the cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud and align the square fitting with the hole.
Secure the shift cable end with the nut (A).
Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back into P.
Install the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360315-S01822133382010042800000) ).

Transmission Disassembly

Special Tools Required

Start Clutch Remover 07TAE-P4V0120
Reverse Brake Spring Compressor 07TAE-P4V0110

Scheme 178

Scheme 179

Scheme 180

Scheme 181

Scheme 182

Scheme 183

Scheme 184

Scheme 185

Scheme 186

Scheme 187

Scheme 188

Scheme 189

Remove the CVTF pan (A) (18 bolts), the two dowel pins (B), and the CVTF pan gasket (C).
Remove the CVTF strainer (D) (two bolts).
Remove the eight bolts securing the lower valve body (E), lower the lower valve body, and hold it.
Remove the bolt securing the solenoid harness connector (F), and remove the lower valve body, the two dowel pins (G), and the solenoid harness connector from the transmission housing.
Remove the CVTF magnets (H) (I), and clean and reinstall them in the CVTF pan.
Remove the O-ring (J) from the CVTF strainer, and remove the O-ring (K) from the solenoid harness connector. Install new ones when reinstalling the lower valve body.
Clean the inlet opening (A) of the CVTF strainer (B) thoroughly with compressed air, then check that it is in good condition and that the inlet opening is not clogged.
Test the CVTF strainer by pouring clean CVTF through the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or damaged.
Position the transmission with its end cover facing down.
Remove the flywheel housing (A) (nineteen bolts), then three dowel pins (B), and the gasket (C).
Remove the differential assembly (D).
Remove the CVTF passage pipe (E) (one bolt), the O-rings (F), and the lubrication pipe (G).
Remove the three bolts securing the CVTF pump drive sprocket (H), then remove the CVTF pump drive chain (I) and the CVTF pump drive sprocket.
Remove the snap ring (J) from the input shaft (K), and remove the thrust shim (L), the CVTF pump drive sprocket hub (M), the thrust washer (N), the thrust needle bearing (O), and the thrust washer (P) from the input shaft.
Remove the park pawl shaft (Q), and remove the park pawl spring (R) and the park pawl (S).
Remove the thrust shim (T) and the final drive shaft (U), then remove the secondary driven gear (V).
Remove the snap ring (W) securing the start clutch (X), and remove the cotter retainer (Y) and the cotters (Z).
Remove the transmission range switch (AA) (two bolts) with the control shaft cover (AB).
Remove the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor (AC) (one bolt), the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor (AD) (one bolt), the vehicle speed sensor (AE) (one bolt), and the dipstick tube (AF) (each one bolt), and remove the O-rings (AG).
Remove the line bolts (AH) securing the CVTF cooler lines (AI), then remove the CVTF cooler lines and the sealing washers (AJ).
Set the start clutch remover on the start clutch (A), and attach the pawl (B) of the start clutch remover to the park gear (C) securely. Do not place the pawl of the start clutch remover on the start clutch guide. If the pawl contacts the start clutch guide, the clutch guide may be damaged. Be sure not to allow dust and other foreign particles to enter the driven pulley shaft.
Remove the start clutch (A) from the driven pulley shaft.
Remove the secondary drive/park gear from the start clutch.
Remove the sealing ring (A) from the secondary drive/park gear (B), and clean it; it will be reinstalled on a new secondary drive/park gear when assembling the transmission.
Turn the transmission upside down, and set it on a workbench to prevent damaging to the input shaft and the driven pulley shaft.
Remove the end cover (A) (16 bolts).
Remove the two CVTF feed pipes (B).
Remove the 10.9 x 18.6 mm CVTF feed pipe (C) from the manual valve body.
Remove the manual valve body (D), the detent spring (E), the two dowel pins (F), and the separator plate (G).
Remove the 8 mm pipe (H) and the 10.9 x 56 mm CVTF feed pipe (I).
Remove the O-rings of the CVTF feed pipes.
Remove the planetary carrier/input shaft assembly (A), then remove the ring gear (B).
Remove the reverse brake snap ring (C), then remove the reverse brake end plate (D), the two brake discs (E), the two brake plates (F), and the disc spring (G).
Remove the snap ring (H) securing the forward clutch (I) to the drive pulley shaft, then remove the forward clutch and the snap ring retainer (J).
Install the reverse brake spring compressor to remove the snap ring securing the reverse brake return spring retainer.
Compress the return spring using the reverse brake spring compressor. Be sure the reverse brake spring compressor is set over the reverse brake return springs.
Remove the snap ring (A) while compressing the return spring.
Remove the reverse brake spring compressor, then remove the spring retainer/return spring assembly (B).
Apply air pressure to reverse brake pressure circuit hole (C) to remove the reverse brake piston (D).
Remove the roller (A).
Remove the intermediate housing (B), the two dowel pins, and the gasket.
Remove the two 10.9 x 56 mm CVTF feed pipes (C) and the O-rings.

Transmission Reassembly

Special Tools Required

Reverse Brake Spring Compressor 07TAE-P4V0110
Start Clutch Installer 07TAE-P4VA131

Note. When you reassemble the transmission, soak the start clutch assembly, the forward clutch assembly, and the reverse brake disks in Honda Genuine CVTF for at least 30 minutes prior to installation.

Scheme 190

Scheme 191

Scheme 192

Scheme 193

Scheme 194

Scheme 195

Scheme 196

Scheme 197

Scheme 198

Scheme 199

Scheme 200

Scheme 201

Scheme 202

Scheme 203

Scheme 204

Scheme 205

Scheme 206

Scheme 207

Scheme 208

Scheme 209

Scheme 210

Scheme 211

Scheme 212

Scheme 213

Scheme 214

Scheme 215

Scheme 216

Scheme 217

Scheme 218

Scheme 219

Scheme 220

Scheme 221

Scheme 222

Scheme 223

Scheme 224

Scheme 225

Scheme 226

Install new O-rings (A) on the CVTF feed pipes (10.9 x 56 mm) (B), then install it with the filter ends into the transmission housing (E).
Install the two dowel pins (C) and a new gasket (D) on the transmission housing (E).
Push the selector control shaft (F) toward the outside of the transmission housing, then install the intermediate housing (G).
Pull the selector control shaft back, then install the roller (H) in the intermediate housing by aligning the groove on the control shaft.
Install two new O-rings (A) on the reverse brake piston (B), then install the piston in the intermediate housing (C).
Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly (D); install the return springs on the spring guides (E) on the reverse brake piston.
Install the reverse brake spring compressor through the drive pulley shaft to compress the return spring. Be sure the reverse brake spring compressor is set over the return springs, not over the reverse brake piston.
Compress the return springs, and make sure that the reverse brake spring compressor is set over the return springs and the spring retainer tabs do not ride on the reverse brake piston.
Install the snap ring in the intermediate housing above the spring retainer, and remove the reverse brake spring compressor.
Check that the snap ring end gap (A) is 15 mm (0.59 in) or more.
Install the disc spring (A) on the reverse brake piston in the direction shown.
Starting with the two reverse brake plates (B), alternately install the two plates and discs (C). Install the reverse brake end-plate (D), then install the snap ring (E).
Check that the snap ring inside diameter (A) is 143.5 mm (5.65 in) or more, and also check that the snap ring end gap (B) is 8.7 mm (0.34 in) or more.
Set up a dial indicator (A) on the reverse brake end-plate (B).
Zero the dial indicator by lifting the top disc (C) up against the reverse brake end-plate and the end-plate up against the snap ring (D).
Release the reverse brake end-plate (D) to lower the reverse brake end-plate, and place a steel plate (A) across width of the reverse brake end-plate.
Press the steel plate (A) down with 49 N (5 kgf, 11 lbf) using a force gauge, and read the dial indicator (B). The dial indicator reads the clearance (C) between the reverse brake end-plate (D) and the top-disc (E). Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance. Standard: 0.55-0.70 mm (0.022-0.028 in)
If the clearance is out of standard, remove the reverse brake end-plate, and measure its thickness.
Select a new reverse brake end-plate from the following table and install it, then recheck that the clearance is within the standard. REVERSE BRAKE END-PLATE REVERSE BRAKE END-PLATE SPECIFICATION Mark Thickness 2 3.8 mm (0.150 in) B 3.9 mm (0.154 in) 3 4.0 mm (0.157 in) C 4.1 mm (0.161 in) 4 4.2 mm (0.165 in) D 4.3 mm (0.169 in) 5 4.4 mm (0.173 in) E 4.5 mm (0.177 in) 6 4.6 mm (0.181 in) F 4.7 mm (0.185 in) 7 4.8 mm (0.189 in) 8 5.0 mm (0.197 in)
If replacing the reverse brake end-plate, make sure that the clearance is within the tolerance.
Install the snap ring retainer (A) over the drive pulley shaft (B).
Wrap the drive pulley shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage. Install two new O-rings (C) in the drive pulley shaft O-ring grooves, then remove the tape.
Install the forward clutch (D) on the drive pulley shaft, then install the snap ring (E) to secure the forward clutch.
Check that the snap ring outside diameter (A) is 41.4 mm (1.63 in) or less.
Install the ring gear (A) on the forward clutch (B).
Install the input shaft/planetary carrier assembly (C) through the drive pulley shaft (D) by aligning the sun gear (E) with the forward clutch discs and aligning the planetary carrier with the reverse brake discs.
Install the manual valve body separator plate (A) and the two dowel pins (B) on the intermediate housing, then install the manual valve body (C) and detent spring (D).
Install two new O-rings (A) on the 10.9 x 18.6 mm CVTF feed pipe (B), then install it on the manual valve body (C).
Install two new O-rings (D) on the 10.9 x 56 mm CVTF feed pipe (E), then install it with the filter end and an 8 mm CVTF pipe (F) in the intermediate housing.
Install the two dowel pins (G) and a new gasket (H) on the intermediate housing.
Install four new O-rings (I) on the two CVTF feed pipes (J), then install them on the manual valve body and the intermediate housing.
Place the end cover on the intermediate housing.
Install the end cover bolts (sixteen), and tighten them to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two or three steps, then turn the transmission end cover down.
Install the sealing ring (A) on a new secondary drive/park gear (B).
Insert the secondary drive/park gear (A) into the start clutch (B). Wiggle the secondary drive/park gear back and forth as it goes into the start clutch, and push in the secondary drive/park gear until it bottoms out.
Install the park pawl (A), the pawl spring (B), and the pawl shaft (C) on the transmission housing, then move the control lever to any position other than P.
Use CVT fluid to lubricate the new O-rings (D) for the driven pulley shaft, then install the O-rings on the shaft.
Place the start clutch and secondary drive/park gear (E) onto the driven pulley shaft (F). NOTE: Make sure to hold the secondary drive/park gear engaged into the start clutch when you install the start clutch and secondary drive/park gear onto the driven pulley shaft.
Seat the start clutch by aligning the tip of the start clutch installer with the driven pulley shaft hole (A) and then pushing down the handle (B).
While holding the handle (A) down, push down the bottom part (B) of the start clutch installer until it contacts the seating surface of the start clutch.
Hold the upper hex section of the start clutch installer with a 19 mm wrench (A), then use an adjustable wrench to tighten the start clutch installer's lower nut (B) until the start clutch seats. NOTE: When using the start clutch installer, hold the bolt (C) and then turn the nut (B). Turning the bolt could damage the start clutch installer.
Remove the start clutch installer.
Reach under the start clutch to confirm that the clutch end plate can move up and down slightly (less than 1 mm).
Install the 25.5 mm cotters (A) to the cotter groove on the driven pulley shaft, then measure the clearance between the cotters and the start clutch guide (B) using a feeler gauge (C). Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance. Standard: 0-0.13 mm (0.0-0.005 in)
If the clearance is out of standard, remove the cotters, and measure its thickness.
Select and install new 25.5 mm cotters as a set, then recheck that the clearance is within the standard. COTTERS, 25.5 mm COTTERS SPECIFICATION No. Thickness A 2.90 mm (0.114 in) B 3.00 mm (0.118 in) C 3.10 mm (0.122 in) D 3.20 mm (0.126 in)
Install the cotter retainer and the snap ring.
Check that the snap ring outside diameter (A) is 33.9 mm (1.33 in) or less.
Install the thrust washer (A), the thrust needle bearing (B), the thrust washer (C), the CVTF pump drive sprocket hub (D), and the 22 x 28 mm thrust shim (E) on the input shaft (F), and install the snap ring (G) to secure them.
Check that the snap ring outside diameter (A) is 26.3 mm (1.04 in) or less.
Measure the clearance between the 22 x 28 mm thrust shim (A) and the snap ring (B) using a feeler gauge (C). Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance. Standard: 0.37-0.65 mm (0.015-0.026 in)
If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 22 x 28 mm thrust shim, and measure its thickness.
Select and install a new 22 x 28 thrust shim, then recheck that the clearance is within the standard. THRUST SHIM, 22 x 28 mm THRUST SHIM SPECIFICATION No. Thickness C 1.15 mm (0.045 in) D 1.40 mm (0.055 in) E 1.65 mm (0.065 in) F 1.90 mm (0.075 in) G 2.15 mm (0.085 in) H 2.40 mm (0.095 in)
If the 22 x 28 mm thrust shim is replaced, install the snap ring, and check that the snap ring outside diameter is within the tolerance.
Place the secondary driven gear (A) on the transmission housing by aligning it with the secondary drive gear, then install the final drive shaft (B) through the secondary driven gear into the transmission housing.
Install the 25 x 35 mm thrust shim (C) on the final drive shaft.
Position the CVTF pump drive sprocket (D) on the sprocket hub (E), and put the CVTF pump drive chain (F) on the CVTF pump drive sprocket and the CVTF pump driven sprocket (G), then secure the CVTF pump drive sprocket with the three bolts.
Install the lubrication pipe (H).
Install the differential assembly (A).
Install new two O-rings (B) on both ends of the CVTF passage pipe (C), then install the pipe in the pipe joint (D) of the transmission housing, and put the other end on the pipe guide (E).
Install the three dowel pins (F) and a new gasket (G) on the transmission housing.
Place the flywheel housing (H) on the transmission housing.
Install the housing bolts (nineteen), and tighten them to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two or three steps, then turn the transmission flywheel housing down.
Install a new O-ring (A) on the solenoid wire harness connector (B).
Install the two CVTF pipes (C) on the lower valve body (D), then install the solenoid wire harness connector and the lower valve body in the transmission housing.
Install a new O-ring (E) on the CVTF strainer (F), then install the CVTF strainer (two bolts) on the lower valve body.
Install the two dowel pins (B) and a new gasket (C).
Place the CVTF pan (A) on the transmission housing.
Install the CVTF pan bolts (eighteen), and tighten them to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two or three steps.
Move the selector control lever (A) from the P position to the N position by turning the selector control lever (A). NOTE: Do not squeeze the end (B) of the selector control shaft tips together when turning. If the tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty control signal or position due to play between the selector control shaft and the transmission range switch.
Align the cutouts (B) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (C) on the transmission range switch. Then put a 2.0 mm (0.08 in) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold the switch in the N position. NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.
Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the selector control shaft (B) while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in) blade (C).
Tighten the bolts (A) on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold it in the N position. Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge (B).
Install the control shaft cover on the transmission range switch.
Install the breather cap (A) on the breather pipe (B) with its arrow (C) pointing to the flywheel housing.
Install the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor (A), and the vehicle speed sensor (B), with two new O-rings (C).
Install the dipstick tube (A) with a new O-ring (B).
Install the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor (C) with a new O-ring (D).
Install the two CVTF cooler lines (E) with the two line bolts (F) and new sealing washers (G).
Install the CVTF dipstick in the tube.

Scheme 227

Scheme 227: Five - position Transmission

Scheme 228

Scheme 228: Six - position Transmission

Scheme 229

Scheme 229: Five - position Transmission

Scheme 230

Scheme 230: Six - position Transmission

Scheme 231

Scheme 231: Transmission Range Switch Test

Scheme 232

Scheme 233

Remove the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360274-S09784809262010042800000) ).
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position. Transmission Range Switch Connector
Transmission range switch test is completed if the test results are OK. If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
Remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A). Selector Control Shaft Specifications Width (B): 6.1-6.2 mm (0.240-0.244 in) End Gap (C): 1.8-2.0 mm (0.07-0.08 in)
If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch (see «TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(ref-360271-S07549843332010042800000) ). If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.

Scheme 234

Scheme 234: Transmission Range Switch Replacement

Scheme 235

Scheme 236

Scheme 237

Scheme 238

Scheme 239

Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360274-S09784809262010042800000) ).
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector, and remove the control shaft cover (A).
Remove the transmission range switch (B).
Make sure the selector control shaft is in the N position. If necessary, move the shift lever from P to N. NOTE: Do not use the selector control shaft to adjust the shift position. If the selector control shaft tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty signal or position due to play between the selector control shaft and the transmission range switch.
Set a new transmission range switch (A) to the N position, align the cutouts (B) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (C) on the transmission range switch. Then put a 2.0 mm (0.08 in) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold the transmission range switch in the N position. NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.
Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the selector control shaft (B) while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in) blade (C).
Tighten the bolts (A) on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold the N position. Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge (B).
Install the selector control shaft cover on the transmission range switch.
Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the transmission range switch connector securely.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
Check that the engine will start with the shift lever in P and N, and will not start in any other shift lever position.
Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Allow the front wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
Install the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360274-S09784809262010042800000) ).

Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt): Overhaul Honda Insight ZE2