Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 822

Fig. 180: Installing The 76 mm Thrust Shim, 76.2 mm Thrust Washer, And The New Bearing 
Outer Race In The Transmission Housing 

6. Drive the bearing outer race in securely so there is no clearance between the outer race, thrust washer, 

shim and housing with the special tools. 

 

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Fig. 181: Driving The Bearing Outer Race In 

CARRIER BEARING PRELOAD INSPECTION 

Special Tools Required 

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600  

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Preload inspection tool 07HAJ-PK40201  

NOTE:

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If the transmission housing, torque converter housing, differential carrier, 
carrier bearing and outer race, or thrust shim were replaced, the bearing 
preload must be adjusted.  

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Coat all parts with ATF during installation.  

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Do not use the thrust shim in the torque converter housing.  

 

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1. Remove the bearing outer race (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the 

transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with heat gun (E). Do not heat 
the housing in excess of 212°F (100°C). 

NOTE:

Let the transmission housing cool to room temperature before adjusting 
the bearing preload.

 

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Fig. 182: Removing The Bearing Outer Race, 76.2 Mm Thrust Washer, And 76 Mm Thrust Shim 
From The Transmission Housing 

2. Install the 76 mm thrust shim of 2.6 mm (0.102 in.) in thickness (P/N 41449-PK4-000) (A) in the 

transmission housing (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

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