Acura RL. Manual - part 322

needle bearing.

MAINSHAFT 4TH GEAR REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

1. Remove the mainshaft 4th gear (A) with a press. Place a shaft protector (B) between the press and

mainshaft (C) to prevent damaging the mainshaft.

Fig. 493: Removing Mainshaft 4th Gear With A Press
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2. Slide the new mainshaft 4th gear (A) over the mainshaft (B), then press it into place using the driver (40

mm I.D.) and a press.

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Fig. 494: Installing Mainshaft 4th Gear Onto Mainshaft
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COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY

Exploded View

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Fig. 495: Exploded View Of Countershaft With Torque Specifications
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1. Cut the lock tab (A) off the countershaft locknut (B) using a chisel (C).

NOTE:

Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

NOTE:

Keep all of the chiseled particles out of the countershaft.

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Fig. 496: Cutting Countershaft Locknut
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2. Hold the countershaft with a wrench and a vise securely, loosen the locknut, and remove it. The locknut

has left-hand threads.

Fig. 497: Removing Countershaft Locknut
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3. Place the countershaft 5th gear (A) on press bases (B), and place a shaft protector (C) between the

countershaft (D) and a press to prevent damaging the countershaft.

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