Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 877

Fig. 72: Measuring The Thickness Of The Distance Collar

3. Measure the thickness of the 1st gear.

Standard: 22.92-22.97 mm (0.902-0.904 in.)

Service Limit: 22.87 mm (0.900 in.)

If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.

If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 73: Measuring The Thickness Of The 1st Gear

4. Measure the clearance between the 2nd gear (A) and 3rd gear (B) with a feeler gauge (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. 74: Measuring The Clearance Between The 2nd Gear & 3rd Gear

5. Measure the thickness of the distance collar.

Standard: 28.03-28.08 mm (1.104-1.106 in.)

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

If the thickness is within the standard, go to step 6.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 75: Measuring The Thickness Of The Distance Collar

6. Measure the thickness of the 2nd gear.

Standard: 27.92-27.97 mm (1.099-1.101 in.)

Service Limit: 27.87 mm (1.097 in.)

If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 2nd gear.

If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed