Remove the 32mm sealing cap using a 14mm allen wrench.

Scrape off any Honda Bond that is on the mating surfaces between the sealing cap and the transmission.

Reassembly Tips: Remember to put the 72mm snap ring back in the groove on the counter shaft bearing before screwing the 32mm sealing cap back in. Also, apply Honda Bond to the threads of the cap before reinstalling it. Also, apply Honda Bond to the threads of the cap before reinstalling it.

Use a set of snap ring pliers to expand the 72mm snap ring and remove it from the groove it sits in on the coutershaft bearing. The snap ring can not be removed from the tranmsission at this point. It only needs to be removed from the groove it sits in.

Reassembly Tips: Remember to put the 72mm snap ring back in the groove on the counter shaft bearing before screwing the 32mm sealing cap back in. Once installed, there should be a 3.3-6mm gap between the tips of the spring clip.