Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 878

Fig. 76: Measuring The Thickness Of The 2nd Gear

COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY

1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.

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2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 77: Clamping The Countershaft Assembly In A Bench Vise With Wood Blocks

2. Remove the special bolt (left-hand threads).

3. 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.

Fig. 78: Pressing The Countershaft Out Of The Ball Bearing

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4. Remove the 35 mm shim.

5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the

countershaft (E) out of the 5th gear.

Fig. 79: Pressing The Countershaft Out Of The 5th Gear

6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the

countershaft (E) out of 3rd gear.

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2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed