Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 832

Fig. 29: Removing The Four Bolts Securing The Stiffeners & Four Bolts Securing The Front
Subframe

46. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.

47. Remove the transmission lower mounts.

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Fig. 30: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts

48. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft.

49. Remove the intermediate shaft.

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Fig. 31: Removing The Intermediate Shaft

50. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then the plastic bags over driveshaft ends and

intermediate shaft ends.

51. Remove the rear mount/base bracket (A).

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Fig. 32: Removing The Rear Mount/Base Bracket

52. Remove the rear mount bracket (B).

53. Place a jack under the transmission.

54. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX