Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 832

Fig. 29: Removing The Four Bolts Securing The Stiffeners & Four Bolts Securing The Front 
Subframe 

46. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.  

47. Remove the transmission lower mounts. 

 

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Fig. 30: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts 

48. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft.  

49. Remove the intermediate shaft. 

 

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Fig. 31: Removing The Intermediate Shaft 

50. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then the plastic bags over driveshaft ends and 

intermediate shaft ends.  

51. Remove the rear mount/base bracket (A). 

 

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Fig. 32: Removing The Rear Mount/Base Bracket 

52. Remove the rear mount bracket (B).  

53. Place a jack under the transmission.  

54. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX