Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 871

Fig. 50: Measuring The Clearance Between The 6th Gear & Angular Ball Bearing

11. Measure the thickness of the distance collar.

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

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

If the thickness is within the standard, go to step 12.

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Fig. 51: Measuring The Thickness Of The Distance Collar

12. Measure the thickness of 6th 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 6th gear.

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. 52: Measuring The Thickness Of 6th Gear

MAINSHAFT DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the angular ball bearing (A) using a commercially available bearing separator (B) and bearing

puller (C).

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Fig. 53: Removing The Angular Ball Bearing Using A Commercially Available Bearing Separator
& Bearing Puller

2. Support 5th gear (A) on steel blocks, and press the mainshaft out of the 5th/6th synchro hub (B). Use of a

jaw-type puller can damage the gear teeth.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed