Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 806

Fig. 120: Installing The Return Spring And Spring Retainer, And Positioning The Snap Ring On
The Retainer

6. Install the special tools.

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2004 Acura TSX

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

Fig. 121: Installing The Special Tools

7. Be sure the special tool (A) is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer (B) on the 4th and 5th

clutches.

Fig. 122: Ensuring The Special Tool Is Adjusted To Have Full Contact With The Spring Retainer
On The 4th And 5th Clutches

8. Set the special tool (A) on the spring retainer (B) of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutches in such a way that the

special tool compresses the clutch return spring (C).

2004 Acura TSX

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Fig. 123: Setting The Special Tool On The Spring Retainer Of The 1st, 2nd, And 3rd Clutches

9. If either end of the special tool is set over an area of the spring retainer which is unsupported by the return

spring, the retainer may be damaged.

2004 Acura TSX

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