Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 891

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 126: Installing The Reverse Shift Fork

6. Install the 20 x 36 x 2 mm thrust washer (A), reverse idler gear (B), and reverse gear shaft (C) by aligning

the mark (D) with reverse gear shaft hole (E).

Fig. 127: Installing The 20 X 36 X 2 mm Thrust Washer, Reverse Idler Gear & Reverse Gear Shaft

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

7. Select the proper size 72 mm shim (A) according to the measurements made during the Mainshaft Thrust

Clearance Adjustment (see MAINSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ). Install the oil
gutter plate (B), oil guide plate M, and 72 mm shim into the transmission housing (C).

Fig. 128: Installing The Oil Gutter Plate, Oil Guide Plate M & 72 mm Shim Into The Transmission

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Housing

8. Remove any dirt or oil from the transmission housing sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-

0001) to the sealing surface. Be sure to seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil
leakage.

Fig. 129: Applying Liquid Gasket To The Sealing Surface

9. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (A).

NOTE:

If 4 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it and
assemble the housings. Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assembly
before filling the transmission with oil.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed