Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 883

Fig. 94: Measuring The Clearance Between The OLD Bearing & The 35 mm Shim

17. If the clearance is more than the standard, select a new shim from the following table. See Fig. 95 . If the

clearance measured in step 16 is within the standard, replace only the ball bearing.

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Fig. 95: 35 mm Shim Table

18. Support the 6th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the

countershaft out of the ball bearing.

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Fig. 96: Pressing The Countershaft Out Of The Ball Bearing

19. If necessary, install the 35 mm shim selected in step 17, then recheck the clearance.

20. Install 6th gear (A) using a special tools and a press (B). Do not exceed the maximum pressure.

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Fig. 97: Installing The 6th Gear

21. Install the new ball bearing (A) using a special tools and a press (B).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed