Acura RL. Manual - part 290

Fig. 297: Identifying Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts 
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72. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just 

enough for the end of the transmission to clear the side frame.  

73. Place a jack under the transmission.  

74. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.  

75. Remove the torque converter and dowel pins. 

Fig. 298: Identifying Torque Converter And Dowel Pins 
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76. Remove the clamp bracket. 

 

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Fig. 299: Identifying Clamp Bracket 
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77. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND 

INSTALLATION ).  

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

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Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S  

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Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566  

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Engine hanger balancer bar VSB02C000019  

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Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 

These special tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857. 

1. Clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING ).  

2. Install the clamp bracket. 

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

 

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Fig. 300: Identifying Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications
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3. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C). 

Fig. 301: Identifying Torque Converter, Mainshaft And Dowel Pin 
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4. Install the 14 mm dowel pin (D) and 10 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.  

5. Install the transmission lower mount with the new bolts. 

Fig. 302: Identifying Transmission Lower Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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6. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise it to engine level.  

7. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the transmission housing mounting bolts. 

 

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Fig. 303: Identifying Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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8. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts. 

Fig. 304: Identifying Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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9. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts. 

 

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