Honda CB400T Type I, CB400T Type II, CB400T, CB400A, CM400A, CB400C, CM400E, CM400T, CB450T, CM450SC Nighthawk, CM450A, CM450C, CM450E and CMX450C Rebel manual.
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CB400T Type I (1978-1979)
CB400T Type II (1978-1979)
CB400T (1980-1981)
CB400A (1978)
CM400A (1979-1981)
CB400C (1982)
CM400E (1980-1981)
CM400T (1979-1981
CB450T (1982)
CB450SC Nighthawk (1982-1983, 1985-1986)
CM450A (1982-1983)
CM450C (1982)
CM450E (1982-1983)
CMX450C Rebel (1986-1987)
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization, Notes, cautions and warnings, Safety first, Service hints, Special tips, Torque specifications, Fasteners, Lubricants, Expendable supplies, Parts replacement, Serial numbers, Basic hand tools, Tune-up and troubleshooting tools, Riding safety
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements, Emergency troubleshooting, Engine starting, Engine performance, Engine noises, Excessive vibration, Lubrication troubles, Manual and automatic transmission, Front suspension and steering, Brake problems
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-checks, Routine checks, Service intervals, Tires and wheels, Battery, Periodic lubrication, Periodic maintenance, Tune-up
CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine principles, Servicing engine in frame, Engine, Cylinder head, camshaft and rocker arm assemblies (1978-1981), Cylinder head, camshaft and rocker arm assemblies (1982-on), Valves and valve components, Camshaft chain tensioner, Cylinder, Piston, piston pins and piston rings, Alternator, Oil pump, Oil cooler (1982-on except Rebel 450), Oil pressure relief valve, Crankcase and balancer system, Crankshaft and connecting rods, Electric starter gears, Kickstarter (manual transmission), Kickstarter (automatic transmission), Break-in
CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Clutch, Clutch cable, External gearshift mechanism, Manual transmission and internal shift mechanism, Manual transmission, 5-Speed manual transmission (CB400T I, CB400T II, CN400T, CM400C, CM400E), 6-Speed manual transmission, Internal shift mechanism
CHAPTER SIX / TORQUE CONVERTER AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Torque converter, Automatic transmission, Internal shift mechanism, Gearshift drum and fork, Oil cooler
CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetors, Carburetor operation, Carburetor service, Carburetor adjustments, Throttle cable replacement, Choke cable replacement, Fuel cable replacement, Fuel shutoff valve, Fuel tank, Fuel filter, Gasoline/alcohol blend test, Crankcase breather system (1986-on U.S. only), Evaporative emission control system (1985-on California models only), Exhaust emission control system (1986 CB450SC California models only), Exhaust system
CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system, Alternator, Voltage regulator/rectifier, Ignition system, Ignition coil, Starting system, Starter solenoid, Lighting system, Clutch switch, Sidestand switch, Horn, Instrument cluster, Speedometer and indicator panel, Fuses
CHAPTER NINE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel, Front hub, Wheels, Handlebars, Steering head and stem, Steering head bearing races, Front fork, Non-air assist front fork (Rebel 450), Non-air assist front fork (all models except Rebel 450), Air-assist front fork, Fork inspection (all models)
CHAPTER TEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel, Rear hub, Rear hub (1978-1981 spoke wheel), Rear hub (Rebel 450 spoke wheel, Comstar and Comcast wheel), Drive sprocket assembly, Drive chain, Rear shock absorbers, Swing arm
CHAPTER ELEVEN / BRAKES
Front drum brake, Rear drum brake, Drum brake inspection, front and rear, Front disc brake, Front disc brake pad replacement, Front master cylinder (1978-1983), Front master cylinder (1985-on), Front caliper, Front caliper rebuilding, Brake disc, Front brake hose replacement, Draining the system, Bleeding the system
CHAPTER TWELVE / FRAME
Centerstand, Kickstand, Footpegs, Frame
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS