Acura RL. Manual - part 464

Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations 

Numbers or bars have been stamped on the side of each connecting rod as a code for the size of the big end. 
Use them, and the letters or bars stamped on the crank (codes for rod journal size), to choose the correct 
bearings. If the codes are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with 
a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent. 

Fig. 12: Identifying Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations 
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'05 model 

Fig. 13: Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Chart (05 Model) 
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'06-08 models 

Fig. 14: Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Chart (06-08 Models) 
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Connecting rod journal code locations (Letters or Bars)  

Fig. 15: Identifying Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations 
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OIL PAN REMOVAL 

1. If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step 6.  

2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.  

3. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).  

4. Remove the splash shield (see step 33 under ENGINE REMOVAL ). 

 

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5. Remove exhaust pipe A. 

Fig. 16: Identifying Exhaust Pipe 
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6. Remove the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter Bracket 
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7. Remove the torque converter cover (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission. 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Torque Converter Cover Bolts 
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8. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.  

9. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown. 

Fig. 19: Locating Oil Pan Separation Places 
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10. Remove the oil pan.  

CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL 

1. Remove the engine assembly (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).  

2. Remove the transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).  

3. Remove the drive plate (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

4. Remove the cylinder heads (see CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).  

5. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (see CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ). 

 

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