Acura RL. Manual - part 321

1. Remove the intermediary shaft bearing from the torque converter housing using the adjustable bearing 

puller (25-40 mm) and a commercially available 3/8 "-16 slide hammer (A). 

Fig. 487: Removing Intermediary Shaft Bearing 
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2. Install the ATF guide plate (A), then install the new bearing (B) in the housing. 

Fig. 488: Identifying ATF Guide Plate And Bearing 
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3. Drive the bearing into the housing using the driver and the attachment (52 x 55 mm). 

 

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Fig. 489: Tapping Bearing Into Housing 
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PARK LEVER SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Bearing remover shaft set, 12 mm 07936-1660101  

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Sliding hammer weight 07741-0010201  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 22 x 24 mm 07746-0010800  

1. Remove the park lever shaft bearing from the torque converter housing using the bearing remover shaft 

set (12 mm) and the sliding hammer weight. 

Fig. 490: Removing Park Lever Shaft Bearing 
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2. Install the new bearing until it bottoms in the housing using the driver and the attachment (22x24 mm). 

 

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Fig. 491: Tapping Bearing Into Housing 
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SHAFTS AND CLUTCHES 

MAINSHAFT DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the thrust needle bearing (A), mainshaft 5th gear (B), needle bearing (C), thrust needle bearing 

(D), mainshaft 5th gear collar (E), 4th/5th clutch (F), and O-rings (G) from the mainshaft (H). 

 

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Fig. 492: Exploded View Of Mainshaft 
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2. Inspect the condition of the sealing rings (I). If the sealing rings are worn, distorted, or damaged, remove 

the set ring (J) and needle bearing (K), and replace the sealing rings with new ones.  

3. Inspect the thrust needle bearing and needle bearing for wear and rough movement.  

4. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.  

5. Inspect 4th gear for wear and damage, and inspect the 4th gear bearing for wear and rough rotation.  

6. Replace the mainshaft 4th gear (L) if 4th gear is worn or damaged, or the bearing is worn or damaged.  

7. Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear.  

8. Lubricate all parts with ATF during reassembly.  

9. Wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage, install the new O-rings on the mainshaft, then 

remove the tape.  

10. Install the 4th/5th clutch.  

11. Install the mainshaft 5th gear collar, thrust needle bearing, needle bearing, mainshaft 5th gear, and thrust 

 

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