Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 784

Fig. 39: Measuring The Side Clearance Of The ATF Pump Drive Gear And Driven Gear

3. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft. Measure the thrust clearance between the ATF pump driven

gear (A) and the valve body (B) with a straight edge (C) and a feeler gauge (D).

ATF Pump Drive/Driven Gear Thrust (Axial)

Clearance:

Standard (New): 0.03-0.05 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)

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Service Limit: 0.07 mm (0.003 in.)

Fig. 40: Measuring The Thrust Clearance Between The ATF Pump Driven Gear And The Valve Body
With A Straight Edge And A Feeler Gauge

REGULATOR VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY

1. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed air. Blow out

all passages.

2. Check all valves for free movement. If any fail to slide freely, refer to valve body repair (see VALVE

BODY REPAIR ).

3. Hold the regulator spring cap in place while removing the stop bolt. The regulator spring cap is spring

loaded. Once the stop bolt is removed, release the spring cap slowly so it does not pop out.

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4. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.

5. When reassembling the valve body, align the hole in the regulator spring cap with the hole in the valve

body, then press the spring cap into the valve body, and tighten the stop bolt.

Fig. 41: Exploded View Of Regulator Valve Body Components

Fig. 42: Spring Specifications Table

SERVO BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY

1. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed air. Blow out

all passages.

2. Inspect the valve body for scoring and damage.

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3. Check the shift valve D for free movement. If any fail to slide freely, refer to valve body repair (see

VALVE BODY REPAIR ).

4. When removing and installing the shift solenoid valves, refer to shift solenoid valves removal and

installation (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

5. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.

6. Replace the O-rings with new ones.

Fig. 43: Exploded View Of Servo Body Components

Fig. 44: Spring Specifications Table

SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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