Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 834

Fig. 37: Removing The Torque Converter 

60. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.  

61. Check the transmission lower front mount (A) and lower rear mount (B). If the mount rubber (C) is worn 

or damaged, replace the mount. It is no need to replace the lower rear mount if its sub-mount rubber (D) 
has ruptured or cracks, reuse it.  

 

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Fig. 38: Checking The Transmission Lower Front Mount & Lower Rear Mount 

DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the drive plate (A) and washer (B) from the engine crankshaft. 

 

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Fig. 39: Removing The Drive Plate & Washer From The Engine Crankshaft 

2. Install the drive plate and washer on the engine crankshaft, and tighten the eight bolts in a crisscross 

pattern in two or more steps.  

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION 

1. Flush the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER FLUSHING ).  

2. Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C). 

 

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Fig. 40: Installing The Torque Converter Assembly On The Mainshaft With The New O-Ring 

3. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.  

4. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.  

5. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts. 

 

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX