Wayne L

I have new Civic EX coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. There seems to be in my opinion too much play in the final drive. It is noticed most in city driving in 2nd or 3rd gear when the accelerator is released and re applied. I get quite a head jerk. I can also hear it engage or click or clunk when I release the clutch during shifting. Dealer says this is normal for Honda. I can rock other new manual Civics when they are in gear and the brake is released. On my car when I jack up the front on one side, put it in gear, the wheel off the ground will rock back and forth at least 1.5 inches. I see this as an issue with the final drive and am concerned about durability down the road. Does anyone else experience this problem?

05blkrs

it's normal dont worry about it... when you start jerking in any gear other than 1st, downshift

MutantCheese

I have not noticed any of these issues with my 06 Coupe manual trans.

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MordeKyle

im pretty sure its normal, ive drivin nothing but manual my whole life and ive noticed it on several other vehicles, if yuor really concerned go talk to you service guy

Wayne L

Thanks, I am going for an outside opinion soon. If this is in all Hondas I think most people think the head jerk is power but on mine it is caused by the free travel. I also have an 06 Jetta manual trans. that does not exhibit the same characteristics. These two vehicles are my first manual front wheel drives. I've had loads of experience with manual transmissions otherwise.