TRANSMISSION V45 COUNTERSHAFT INSPECTION NOTE: Select the correct output gear case gasket. (page 13-15). Install the output gear case assembly and new gasket onto the lower case. Assemble the transmission with the original spacer. Measure the clearance between the bearing and spacer with a feeler gauge. CLEARANCE: 0.3-0.4 mm (0.012-0.016 in) If the clearance exceeds the limit, select a spacer to obtain the correct clearance: SPACER/THICKNESS: A: 1.0 mm (0.039 in) B: 1.1 mm (0.043 in) C: 1.2 mm (0.047 in) SPACER Cl GEAR SPACER DCE BEARING COUNTERSHAFT Countershaft spacer selection should be performed whenever you replace any of the following parts: Crankcase (Section 11) Countershaft bearing (Section 11) Countershaft 200 Date of Issue: May, 1982 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 13-18