Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 783

(B). Push the spring in with a screwdriver, then install the spring seat (C).

Fig. 35: Pushing The Spring In With A Screwdriver, Then Installing The Spring Seat

MAIN 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. Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls, it may magnetize the balls.

3. Inspect the valve body for scoring and damage.

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

BODY REPAIR ).

5. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.

2004 Acura TSX

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

Fig. 36: Exploded View Of Main Valve Body Components

Fig. 37: Spring Specifications Table

ATF PUMP INSPECTION

1. Install the ATF pump drive gear (A), driven gear (B), and ATF pump driven gear shaft (C) in the main

valve body (D). Lubricate all parts with ATF, and install the ATF pump driven gear with its grooved and
chamfered side facing up.

2004 Acura TSX

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

2004 Acura TSX

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

Fig. 38: Installing The ATF Pump Drive Gear, Driven Gear, And ATF Pump Driven Gear Shaft In
The Main Valve Body

2. Measure the side clearance of the ATF pump drive gear (A) and driven gear (B).

ATF Pump Gears Side (Radial) Clearance:

Standard (New):

ATF Pump Drive Gear 0.210-0.265 mm (0.0083-0.0104 in.)

ATF Pump Driven Gear 0.070-0.125 mm (0.0028-0.0049 in.)

2004 Acura TSX

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