ENG: DIY Throwout bearing fork install

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Manual Transmission throwout bearing, clutch fork installation
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Parts Required: What part I used and where I got it.

Transmission: M2B4
Throwout Bearing: OEM HONDA
Clutch Fork: OEM HONDA
Grease: Wheel Bearing Grease (preferably synthetic / lithium)

1) Remove transmission (If you cannot figure this out there should be a DIY on it soon)
..... There will be eight bolts if I remember correctly six of them will be 17mm and two will be 14mm.
..... It may be necessary to use a pry bar to separate the transmission and engine.

2) Remove components you are replacing (I know vague but deal with it)


3)With the parts removed prepare the new/reused components for installation
..... If you do not have one of the pieces in this picture you may want to find one before continuing.


4)Things that need to be greased

NOTE: It is not neccesary to do this until you go to install these parts.
I am putting this here so that people do not read the guide and install a part before they lube it.

..... Clutch Fork: grease both divots


..... Pivot Ball: this will fit into the large divot on the Clutch Fork


..... Throwout bearing: grease the back side and inside of the bearing.


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Install Continued

5) Install Clutch Fork Retainer
..... Place the Clutch Fork with the large divot facing up.
..... Insert the Clutch Fork Retainer as seen in pictures


6) Install Clutch Fork
..... With the retainer installed slide the rubber boot over the narrow end of the Fork.


..... Now insert the Fork into the transmission using the hole Honda provided


Do not press the fork onto the Pivot Ball yet

7) Install Throwout Bearing
..... Pull the fork out (away from transmission)
..... Take the Throwout bearing and slide it over the end of the fork


..... Slip the Throwout Bearing over the end of the input shaft
..... Apply pressure to the large divot to secure the Clutch Fork (you may hear a click)
..... This is what it should look like at this point


8) Fix Boot
..... Self explanatory really


9) Check For Correct Movement And Remove Excess Grease
..... Use your hand to move the fork over its full range of motion and verify everything works
..... Wipe all excess grease off of parts.
.......... The main one to watch for is the input shaft

10) Admire work and thank yourself for buying from a company who thought things through.

11) realize you still have to mount the transmission...