Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 866

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 30: Removing The Oil Gutter Plate, 72 mm Shim & Oil Guide Plate M 

17. Remove the drain plug (A), drain plug washer (B), and release bearing guide (C).  

Fig. 31: Removing The Drain Plug, Drain Plug Washer & Release Bearing Guide 

REVERSE SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse shift fork (B) with a feeler 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2. 

Standard: 0.20-0.59 mm (0.007-0.024 in.)  

Service Limit: 1.3 mm (0.051 in.)  

Fig. 32: Measuring The Clearance Between The Reverse Idler Gear & The Reverse Shift Fork With 
A Feeler Gauge 

2. Measure the width of the reverse shift fork. 

Standard: 13.4-13.7 mm (0.527-0.539 in.) 

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If the width is not within the standard, replace the reverse shift fork.  

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If the width is within the standard, replace the reverse gear. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 33: Measuring The Width Of The Reverse Shift Fork 

CHANGE LEVER CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Measure the clearance between change lever (A) and the select lever (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the 

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2. 

Standard: 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed