Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 890

Fig. 122: Zeroing A Dial Gauge On The End Of The Mainshaft 

17. Turn the mainshaft holder bolt (B) clockwise; stop turning when the dial gauge (A) has reached its 

maximum movement. The reading on the dial gauge is the amount of mainshaft end play. 

18. If the reading is within the standard, the clearance is correct. If the reading is not within the standard, 

recheck the shim thickness. 

Standard: 0.11-0.17 mm (0.004-0.007 in.)  

TRANSMISSION REASSEMBLY 

NOTE:

Do not turn the mainshaft holder bolt more than 60 degrees after the 
needle of the dial gauge stops moving. Applying more pressure with the 
mainshaft holder bolt may damage the transmission.

NOTE:

Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply 
lubricant to any contact surfaces.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

1. Install the release bearing guide (A), new drain plug washer (B), and drain plug (C). 

Fig. 123: Installing The Release Bearing Guide, New Drain Plug Washer & Drain Plug 

2. Install the magnet (A) and differential assembly (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 124: Installing The Magnet & Differential Assembly 

3. Install the 28 mm spring washer (A) and 28 mm washer (B) over the ball bearing (C). Note the 

installation direction of the spring washer (A). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

  

 

Fig. 125: Installing The 28 mm Spring Washer & 28 mm Washer Over The Ball Bearing 

4. Apply vinyl tape the mainshaft splines (D) to protect the seal. Install the mainshaft and countershaft (E) 

into the shift forks (F), and install them as an assembly.  

5. Install the reverse shift fork. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed