Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 777

Fig. 15: Remove The Snap Rings, ATF Feed Pipes, And Feed Pipe Flanges From The End Cover 

2. Install the NEW O-rings (F) over the ATF feed pipes.  

3. Install the ATF feed pipes in the end cover by aligning the feed pipe tabs with the D indentations in the 

end cover.  

4. Install the new O-rings (G) in the end cover, then install the feed pipe flanges over the ATF feed pipes.  

5. Secure the ATF feed pipes and feed pipe flanges with the snap rings. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX

  

 

TRANSMISSION HOUSING 

HOUSING AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 

Special Tools Required 

Housing puller 07HAC-PK40102 

1. Remove the ATF feed pipe (A) from the idler gear shaft, and the ATF lubrication pipe (B) from the 

transmission housing. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX

  

 

Fig. 16: Removing The ATF Feed Pipe From The Idler Gear Shaft, And The ATF Lubrication Pipe 
From The Transmission Housing 

2. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (C), dowel pins (D), and gasket (E).  

3. Disconnect the connectors from the shift solenoid valves, and remove the solenoid harness connector (F). 

4. Remove the mainshaft speed sensor (G) and countershaft speed sensor (H).  

5. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts (19 bolts) (I) and transmission hanger (J).  

6. Align the spring pin (A) on the control shaft (B) with the transmission housing groove (C) by turning the 

control shaft with the control lever. 

Fig. 17: Aligning The Spring Pin On The Control Shaft With The Transmission Housing Groove 
By Turning The Control Shaft With The Control Lever

NOTE:

Do not squeeze the end of the control shaft tips together when turning the 
shaft.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX

  

 

7. While expanding the snap ring of the secondary shaft bearing using the snap ring pliers, lift the 

transmission housing. Release the snap ring pliers and remove the transmission housing.  

8. Remove the countershaft shaft reverse gear and needle bearing.  

9. Remove the lock bolt securing the shift fork, then remove the shift fork with the reverse selector together. 

10. Remove the control lever from the control shaft.  

11. Unlock the detent spring (A) from the detent arm (B). 

Fig. 18: Unlocking The Detent Spring From The Detent Arm 

12. Remove the control shaft (A) from the torque converter housing. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX