Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 866

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 30: Removing The Oil Gutter Plate, 72 mm Shim & Oil Guide Plate M

17. Remove the drain plug (A), drain plug washer (B), and release bearing guide (C).

Fig. 31: Removing The Drain Plug, Drain Plug Washer & Release Bearing Guide

REVERSE SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse shift fork (B) with a feeler

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard: 0.20-0.59 mm (0.007-0.024 in.)

Service Limit: 1.3 mm (0.051 in.)

Fig. 32: Measuring The Clearance Between The Reverse Idler Gear & The Reverse Shift Fork With
A Feeler Gauge

2. Measure the width of the reverse shift fork.

Standard: 13.4-13.7 mm (0.527-0.539 in.)

z

If the width is not within the standard, replace the reverse shift fork.

z

If the width is within the standard, replace the reverse gear.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 33: Measuring The Width Of The Reverse Shift Fork

CHANGE LEVER CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure the clearance between change lever (A) and the select lever (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard: 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.)

Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed