Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 823

Fig. 183: Installing The 76 mm Thrust Shim In The Transmission Housing 

3. Install the 76.2 mm thrust washer (C) and the bearing outer race (D) in the transmission housing.  

4. 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. 184: Driving The Bearing Outer Race In 

5. Install the differential assembly (A) in the torque converter housing (B), and install the gasket (C) and 

dowel pins (D) on the housing. 

 

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Fig. 185: Installing The Differential Assembly In The Torque Converter Housing, & Installing The 
Gasket And Dowel Pins On The Housing 

6. Install the transmission housing (E) and the transmission hanger (F), then tighten the bolts. 

 

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7. Rotate the differential assembly in both directions to seat the bearings.  

8. Measure the starting torque of the differential assembly in both directions with the special tool, a torque 

wrench (A) and socket (B) at normal room temperature. 

Standard: 

New Bearing: 2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in.) 

Reused Bearing: 2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in.)

 

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