Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 821

1. Remove the bearing outer race (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the

transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with heat gun (E). Do not heat
the housing in excess of 212°F (100°C).

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Do not use the thrust shim on the torque converter housing.

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Adjust bearing preload after replacing the bearing and outer race.

z

Coat all parts with ATF during installation.

NOTE:

Let the transmission housing cool to room temperature before installing
the bearing outer race.

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

Fig. 177: Removing The Bearing Outer Race, 76.2 Mm Thrust Washer, And 76 Mm Thrust Shim
From The Transmission Housing

2. Remove the bearing outer race (A) and 80 mm thrust washer (B) from the torque converter housing (C).

2004 Acura TSX

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

Fig. 178: Removing The Bearing Outer Race And 80 Mm Thrust Washer From The Torque
Converter Housing

3. Install the 80 mm thrust washer and the new bearing outer race in the torque converter housing.

4. Drive the bearing outer race to install securely in the housing with the special tools.

2004 Acura TSX

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

Fig. 179: Installing The Bearing Outer Race In The Housing

5. Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and the new bearing outer race (C) in the

transmission housing (D).

2004 Acura TSX

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