5-speed manual transmission — general information (Honda Civic 6)

The vehicles discussed in this Guide are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT), 4-speed automatic transmission (AT), or continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Civic models of all years of production are equipped with one of two types of MT: S40 and S4C. Integra models up to 1994 are equipped with the Y80 MT, and later models are equipped with the S80.

All information on manual transmissions (MT) is presented in this Part of the Chapter. 4-speed AT and CVT are dedicated 4-speed and continuously variable automatic transmissions (AT and CVT). General procedures such as replacing seals are also described in Section 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

Due to the complexity of the design of the manual transmission, the lack of commercially available replacement internal components and the need to use special equipment, the authors of this Guide do not recommend that car owners perform major repairs to the gearbox themselves. Repairing the gearbox in a car service workshop is a fairly expensive operation, and therefore, alternative options for replacing the failed unit with a new or refurbished one should be considered. Any useful information on repairing and replacing the transmission can be obtained at a Honda service center. Regardless of the choice of the method for troubleshooting (repair or replacement), removing the gearbox from the car yourself will significantly reduce material costs.

The placement of the manual transmission and its associated components in the engine compartment of the vehicle is shown in the accompanying illustration below.