Honda K Series Gear Selector Spring Perch 24467-PPP-000

Honda K Series Gear Selector Spring Perch - 24467-PPP-000

Rebuilding your K series transmission and you need the gear selector spring stopper plate? Part number 24467-PPP-000. This is the OEM metal plate that the gear selector springs sit against inside the shift selector housing on top of your transmission. The springs push against this plate to create the centering force that makes your shifter return to neutral. When you're assembling the gear selector mechanism, the springs go in first, then this stopper plate sits on top of them, and the whole assembly bolts together. Without this plate or if it's damaged, the springs can't push properly and your shifter won't center right. You're getting vague, sloppy shifts with no positive feel.

Here's What This Plate Does

The gear selector assembly on top of your K series transmission has two springs inside, one for 1st-2nd selection and one for 5th-6th selection. These springs are what center your shifter when you let go of it in neutral. The springs sit in the housing and they need something solid to push against to create tension. That's what this stopper plate does. It sits on top of the springs and the housing bolts down on it. The springs are compressed between the bottom of the housing and this plate. That compression creates the spring force that centers your shifter. If the plate's missing or damaged, the springs aren't compressed properly. Your shifter feels loose and doesn't snap back to center like it should.

You're Replacing It During Transmission Rebuilds

This plate's inside the gear selector housing on top of your transmission. You're not getting to it unless you're pulling the selector housing off. Most people only see this part when they're doing a full transmission rebuild or when they're replacing the gear selector springs. If you're upgrading to heavy-duty selector springs, check this plate while you're in there. If it's bent, cracked, or corroded, replace it. A damaged plate won't hold the spring tension properly. When you're reassembling the selector housing with fresh springs, this plate needs to be flat and in good shape. If it's warped, your springs won't compress evenly and your shifter feel will be off.

Critical for Proper Shifter Feel

People obsess over shifter cables and bushings but they ignore the stuff inside the transmission that actually matters. This stopper plate is part of that internal mechanism. If it's damaged, all the fancy shifter cables in the world won't fix your vague shifter feel. The springs need a solid, flat surface to push against. That's this plate's job. It's a simple stamped metal plate but it's critical for the selector springs to work right. Don't skip it or reuse a bent one when you're rebuilding your trans. It's cheap and it matters.

What You Get

• Honda OEM gear selector spring stopper plate (part number 24467-PPP-000)
• Metal plate for gear selector spring assembly
• Sits on top of selector springs inside shift housing
• Creates compression for spring centering force
• Same plate your transmission came with from the factory

Fits Your Car

• 2002-2006 Acura RSX Base and Type S
• 2004-2012 Acura TSX
• 2003-2012 Honda Accord
• 2002-2011 Honda Civic Si
• 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
• 2003-2011 Honda Element

Compatible Transmissions

• K20A2, K20A3
• K20Z1, K20Z3
• K24A1, K24A2, K24A4, K24A8
• K24Z2, K24Z3

Note: This plate's part of the gear selector spring assembly on top of your transmission. When you're installing it, make sure it sits flat on top of the springs. The springs need to be positioned correctly in the housing before you put the plate on. If the springs are crooked or not seated right, the plate won't sit flush. When you bolt the housing together, the plate compresses the springs to create the proper preload. Don't overtighten the housing bolts or you'll warp the plate. Follow your service manual for the correct torque spec - it's usually around 16 ft-lbs for the selector assembly bolts. If you're upgrading to heavy-duty selector springs, inspect this plate closely. Aftermarket springs are stiffer and they put more load on the plate. A weak or damaged plate won't handle the increased spring pressure. If you're doing a transmission rebuild and you're replacing your selector springs, throw a fresh stopper plate on your parts list. It's a few bucks and it ensures your selector assembly works the way it should. Don't reuse a bent or corroded plate and wonder why your shifter still feels sloppy after you've installed expensive upgraded springs.