Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 889

Fig. 118: 72 mm Shim Table 

7. Install the 72 mm shim (A) selected and oil guide plate M in the transmission housing (B). 

 

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Fig. 119: Install The 72 mm Shim & Oil Guide Plate M In The Transmission Housing 

8. Thoroughly clean the spring washer (A) and washer (B) before installing them on the clutch housing side 

ball bearing (C). Note the installation direction of the spring washer. 

 

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Fig. 120: Installing Spring Washer & Washer On The Clutch Housing Side Ball Bearing 

9. Install the mainshaft in the clutch housing.  

10. Place the transmission housing over the mainshaft and onto the clutch housing.  

11. Tighten the clutch and transmission housings with several 8 mm special bolts (left-hand threads). 

12. Lightly tap on the mainshaft with a plastic hammer.  

13. Attach the special tool to the mainshaft as follows: 

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Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt (A) and loosen the two hex bolts (B).  

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Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip is towards the transmission.  

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Align the mainshaft holder lip around the groove at the inside of the mainshaft splines, then tighten 
the hex bolts.  

NOTE:

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It is not necessary to use sealing agent between the housings. 

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The 8 mm special bolts are left-hand thread.  

 

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Fig. 121: Attaching The Special Tool To The Mainshaft 

14. Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping its end with a plastic hammer.  

15. Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in until it just contacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.  

16. Zero a dial gauge (A) on the end of the mainshaft. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed