Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 869

Fig. 42: Inspecting Mainshaft Assembly Clearance

2. Measure the clearance between 2nd (C) and 3rd (D) gears with a feeler gauge (E).

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)

If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 3.

If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 4 .

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

3. Measure the thickness of 3rd gear.

Standard: 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.)

Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.)

If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 3rd gear.

If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub.

Fig. 43: Measuring The Thickness Of 3rd Gear

4. Measure the clearance between 4th gear (A) and the distance collar (B) with a dial indicator (C). If the

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 5.

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 44: Measuring The Clearance Between 4th Gear & The Distance Collar

5. Measure distance 1 on the distance collar.

Standard: 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.)

If distance 1 is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.

If distance 1 is within the standard, go to step 6.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 45: Measuring Distance 1 On The Distance Collar

6. Measure the thickness of 4th gear.

Standard: 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.)

Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.)

If the thickness is less than the service limit replace 4th gear.

If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed