Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 888

Fig. 114: Installing The Bearing Set Plate With Bolts

MAINSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Special Tools Required:

Mainshaft holder 07GAJ-PG20110

Mainshaft base 07GAJ-PG20130

1. Remove the 72 mm shim (A) and oil guide plate M from the transmission housing (B).

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Fig. 115: Removing The 72 mm Shim & Oil Guide Plate M From The Transmission Housing

2. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A), the distance collar (B), the 5th/6th synchro hub (C), distance collar

(D), and ball bearing (E) on the mainshaft (F), then install the assembled mainshaft in the transmission
housing (G).

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Fig. 116: Installing The 3rd/4th Synchro Hub, The Distance Collar, The 5th/6th Synchro Hub,
Distance Collar & Ball Bearing On The Mainshaft

3. Install the washer (H) on the mainshaft.

4. Measure distance 1 between the end of the transmission housing and washer with a straight edge and

vernier caliper. Measure at three locations and average the reading.

5. Measure distance 2 between the end of the clutch housing (A) and bearing inner race (B) with a straight

edge and depth gauge. Measure at three locations and average the readings.

Shim Selection Formula:

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Fig. 117: Measuring Distance 2 Between The End Of The Clutch Housing & Bearing Inner Race
With A Straight Edge & Depth Gauge

6. Select the proper 72 mm shim from the chart. See Fig. 118 . Follow the example below, and use the

measurements you made in steps 4 and 5:

(Basic Formula)

1 + 2 - (0.8 + 0.11) = shim thickness (maximum)

1 + 2 - (0.8 + 0.17) = shim thickness (minimum)

Add Distance 2 (Step 5) To Distance 1 (Step 4).

0.8 mm (0.031 in): Spring washer, a dimension in the installation.

0.11 mm (0.004 in): Minimum thrust clearance.

0.17 mm (0.007 in): Maximum thrust clearance.

For Example:

2.32 + 0.15 - (0.8 + 0.11) = 1.56 mm (0.061 in.)

2.32 + 0.15 - (0.8 + 0.17) = 1.50 mm (0.059 in.)

Take the middle value of the minimum value and the maximum value, and select the 1.53
mm (0.060 in.) shim.

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2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed