Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 892

Fig. 130: Installing The 14 x 20 mm Dowel Pins

10. Place the transmission housing over the clutch housing, being careful to line up the shafts.

11. Lower the transmission housing the rest of the way as you expand the 72 mm snap ring (B). Release the

snap ring so it seats in the groove of the countershaft bearing.

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12. Check that the 52 mm snap ring is securely seated in the groove of the countershaft bearing.

Dimension 1 As Installed: 3.3-6.0 mm (0.13-0.24 in.)

13. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001) (A) to the threads, and a 2 mm (0.079 in.) bead around the contact

surface. Install the 32 mm sealing cap on the transmission housing.

Fig. 131: Apply Liquid Gasket To The Threads & A 2 mm (0.079 in.) Bead Around The Contact
Surface

14. Install the transmission hangers A and B, harness bracket B (C), mount bracket collar (D), and 8 mm

special bolts (left-hand threads) finger-tight.

NOTE:

If 4 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it.

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2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 132: Installing The Transmission Hangers A & B, Harness Bracket B, Mount Bracket Collar &
8 mm Special Left-Hand Thread Bolts

15. Tighten the 8 mm special bolts (left-hand threads) in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

NOTE:

The 8 mm special bolts are left-hand thread.

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Fig. 133: Tightening Sequence Of 8 mm Special Left-Hand Thread Bolts

16. Remove any dirt or oil from the shift lever cover sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001)

to the sealing surface.

NOTE:

If 4 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it and
assemble the housings. Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assembly
before filling the transmission with oil.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed