After the top case is removed, the transmission gearing becomes exposed and has a tendency to move around. If gears, bearings, or washers fall out of their positioning, you will need to consult official Honda schematics to ensure proper reinstallation.

Use a mallet to lightly tap on the base of the shift holder assembly as you pry up the transmission case.

When removing the right half of the transmission case, make sure that the shift holder assembly is not coming up with the case as it is being pried up.

Reinstallation tip: If any of the bearings fall out of the right transmission case when installing it onto the left transmission case, install them onto their corresponding shaft on the left transmission case instead.