Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 870

Fig. 46: Measuring The Thickness Of 4th Gear 

7. Measure the clearance between the distance collar (A) and 5th gear (B) with a dial indicator (C). If the 

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 8. 

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. 47: Measuring The Clearance Between The Distance Collar & 5th Gear 

8. Measure distance 2 on the distance collar. 

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

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If distance 2 is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.  

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If distance 2 is within the standard, go to step 9. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 48: Measuring Distance 2 On The Distance Collar 

9. Measure the thickness of 5th gear. 

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

Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.) 

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If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 5th gear.  

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If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 5th/6th synchro hub.  

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 49: Measuring The Thickness Of 5th Gear 

10. Measure the clearance between the 6th gear (A) and angular ball bearing (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If 

the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 11. 

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