Acura RL. Manual - part 324

COUNTERSHAFT REASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100 

1. Install 2nd gear (A), the thrust needle bearing (B), needle bearing (C), idler gear (D), thrust needle 

bearing (E), 56 mm washer (F), 1st gear (G), 4th gear (H), 50.2 mm washer (I), 39 mm cotters (J), cotter 
retainer (K), and snap ring (L) on the countershaft (M). 

C

90523-RDK-010

3.99 mm (0.1571 in.)

D

90524-RDK-010

4.01 mm (0.1579 in.)

E

90525-RDK-010

4.03 mm (0.1587 in.)

F

90526-RDK-010

4.05 mm (0.1594 in.)

G

90527-RDK-010

4.07 mm (0.1602 in.)

H

90528-RDK-010

4.09 mm (0.1610 in.)

I

90529-RDK-010

4.11 mm (0.1618 in.)

J

90530-RDK-010

4.13 mm (0.1626 in.)

K

90531 -RDK-010

4.15 mm (0.1634 in.)

L

90532-RDK-010

4.17 mm (0.1642 in.)

M

90533-RDK-010

4.19 mm (0.1650 in.)

N

90534-RDK-010

4.21 mm (0.1657 in.)

O

90535-RDK-010

4.23 mm (0.1665 in.)

P

90536-RDK-010

4.25 mm (0.1673 in.)

Q

90537-RDK-010

4.27 mm (0.1681 in.)

R

90538-RDK-010

4.29 mm (0.1689 in.)

S

90539-RDK-010

4.31 mm (0.1697 in.)

T

90540-RDK-010

4.33 mm (0.1705 in.)

U

90541-RDK-010

4.35 mm (0.1713 in.)

 

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Fig. 504: Exploded View Of Countershaft 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Install the 35 x 47 x 6 mm thrust washer (N) in the direction shown, then install the needle bearing (0) 

and 5th gear (P).  

3. Slide the reverse selector hub (A) over the countershaft (B), then press it into place using the driver (40 

mm I.D.) and a press. 

NOTE:

Some reverse selector hubs are not press-fitted, and can be installed 
without using the driver (40 mm I.D.), and a press.

 

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Fig. 505: Pressing Reverse Selector Hub Onto Countershaft 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Install the reverse selector, reverse gear collar, needle bearing, and reverse gear over the reverse selector 

hub.  

5. Install the ball bearing (A) over the countershaft, then press it into place using the driver (40 mm I.D.) 

and a press. 

 

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Fig. 506: Pressing Ball Bearing Over Countershaft 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Install a new conical spring washer (A) in the direction shown, and install a new locknut (B). 

Fig. 507: Identifying Conical Spring Washer And Locknut 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. Hold the countershaft securely with a wrench and a vise, and tighten the locknut to 167 N.m (17.0 kgf.m, 

123 lbf.ft). 

 

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