Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 788

Fig. 55: Removing The Oil Seal From The Torque Converter Housing 

2. Install the new oil seal (A) in the torque converter housing in depth (B) of 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in.) 

below the housing surface with the special tools. 

 

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Fig. 56: Installing The Oil Seal In The Torque Converter Housing 

SHAFTS AND CLUTCHES 

MAINSHAFT DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY 

1. Inspect the thrust needle bearing and the needle bearing for galling and rough movement. 

 

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Fig. 57: Exploded View Of Mainshaft Components 

2. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.  

3. Check shaft bearing surface for scoring and excessive wear.  

4. Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage.  

5. Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.  

6. Install the conical spring washer, 41 x 68 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.  

7. Replace the locknut and conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission.  

8. Check the clearance of the 5th gear (see MAINSHAFT 5TH GEAR CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).  

MAINSHAFT 5TH GEAR CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Remove the mainshaft transmission housing bearing (see BEARING REMOVAL ).  

2. Assemble 41 x 68 mm thrust washer (A), 4th/5th clutch (B), 4th gear collar (C), and transmission housing 

bearing (D) on the mainshaft (E). Do not install the O-rings during inspection. 

 

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Fig. 58: Assembling 41 x 68 mm Thrust Washer, 4th/5th Clutch, 4th Gear Collar, And 
Transmission Housing Bearing On The Mainshaft 

3. Install the idler gear (F) on the mainshaft by a press, then install the conical spring washer (G) and 

locknut (H).  

 

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