Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 794

Fig. 75: Installing The Idler Gear, Then Installing The Ball Bearing On The Idler Gear

3. Install the conical spring washer (K) and locknut (L), then tighten the locknut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 

lbf.ft).  

4. Turn the secondary shaft assembly upside down, and set the dial indicator (A) on the 1st gear (B). 

 

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Fig. 76: Turn The Secondary Shaft Assembly Upside Down, And Set The Dial Indicator On The 1st 
Gear 

5. Hold the secondary shaft, and measure the 1st gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 

 

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the 1st gear (A). Use the average as the actual clearance. 

Standard: 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.) 

Fig. 77: Measuring The 1st Gear Axial Clearance In At Least Three Places While Moving The 1st 
Gear 

6. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness.  

7. Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck. 

 

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Fig. 78: Thrust Washer Table 

8. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.  

9. Disassemble the shaft and gears.  

IDLER GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the snap ring (A), cotter retainer (B), and cotter keys (C). Do not distort the snap ring. 

 

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