Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 865

Fig. 26: Removing The Reverse Idler Gear, Reverse Gear Shaft & 20 X 36 X 2 mm Thrust Washer

12. Remove the reverse shift fork.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 27: Removing The Reverse Shift Fork

13. Apply tape to the mainshaft splines to protect the seal, then remove the mainshaft assembly (A) and

countershaft assembly (B) with the shift forks (C) from the clutch housing (D).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 28: Removing The Mainshaft Assembly & Countershaft Assembly With The Shift Forks From
The Clutch Housing

14. Remove the 28 mm spring washer (E) and 28 mm washer (F).

15. Remove the differential assembly (A) and magnet (B).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed

Fig. 29: Removing The Differential Assembly & Magnet

16. Remove the oil gutter plate (A), 72 mm shim (B), and oil guide plate M.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed