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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 78 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)A/T DIFFERENTIALBACKLASH INSPECTION
2002 Honda Civic Si
Backlash Inspection
2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Backlash Inspection
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- Remove the final driven gear and transfer drive gear from the differential carrier.
- Install both axles, and place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A).
- Check the backlash of the pinion gears (B) with a dial indicator (C).
Standard: 0.175-0.275 mm (0.007-0.011 in.)
- If the backlash is out of standard, replace the differential carrier.
- Install the final driven gear and transfer drive gear on the differential carrier (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.