Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 822

Fig. 180: Installing The 76 mm Thrust Shim, 76.2 mm Thrust Washer, And The New Bearing
Outer Race In The Transmission Housing

6. Drive the bearing outer race in securely so there is no clearance between the outer race, thrust washer,

shim and housing with the special tools.

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Fig. 181: Driving The Bearing Outer Race In

CARRIER BEARING PRELOAD INSPECTION

Special Tools Required

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Driver 07749-0010000

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Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600

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Preload inspection tool 07HAJ-PK40201

NOTE:

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If the transmission housing, torque converter housing, differential carrier,
carrier bearing and outer race, or thrust shim were replaced, the bearing
preload must be adjusted.

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Coat all parts with ATF during installation.

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Do not use the thrust shim in the torque converter housing.

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1. Remove the bearing outer race (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the

transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with heat gun (E). Do not heat
the housing in excess of 212°F (100°C).

NOTE:

Let the transmission housing cool to room temperature before adjusting
the bearing preload.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX

Fig. 182: Removing The Bearing Outer Race, 76.2 Mm Thrust Washer, And 76 Mm Thrust Shim
From The Transmission Housing

2. Install the 76 mm thrust shim of 2.6 mm (0.102 in.) in thickness (P/N 41449-PK4-000) (A) in the

transmission housing (B).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS A/T Overhaul (MCTA) - TSX