Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 878

Fig. 76: Measuring The Thickness Of The 2nd Gear 

COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY 

1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks. 

 

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Fig. 77: Clamping The Countershaft Assembly In A Bench Vise With Wood Blocks 

2. Remove the special bolt (left-hand threads).  

3. Support the 6th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the 

countershaft out of the ball bearing. 

Fig. 78: Pressing The Countershaft Out Of The Ball Bearing

 

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4. Remove the 35 mm shim.  

5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the 

countershaft (E) out of the 5th gear. 

Fig. 79: Pressing The Countershaft Out Of The 5th Gear 

6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the 

countershaft (E) out of 3rd gear.  

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed