Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 466

Fig. 242: Driving A NEW Oil Seal Into The Block 

22. Measure the distance between the cylinder block (A) and oil seal (B). 

Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2-1.2 mm (0.001-0.047 in.) 

 

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Fig. 243: Measuring The Distance Between The Cylinder Block And Oil Seal 

23. Install the baffle plates. 

 

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Fig. 244: Installing The Baffle Plates 

24. Install the oil pump (see OIL PUMP INSTALLATION ).  

25. Install the oil pan (see OIL PAN INSTALLATION ).  

26. Install the cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION ).  

27. Install the transmission: 

 

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

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Automatic transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

28. Install the engine assembly (see ENGINE INSTALLATION ). 

OIL PAN INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required: Engine hanger plate EQS00BRSX0 

1. Remove old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.  

2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.  

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0009, evenly to the cylinder block mating surface of the oil pan and to 

the inner threads of the bolt holes. 

NOTE:

Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod bearing is replaced, it is 
necessary after reassembly to run the engine at idling speed until it 
reaches normal operating temperature, then continue to run it for about 15 
minutes.

NOTE:

Do not install the parts if 4 minutes or more have elapsed since applying 
liquid gasket Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX