Acura RL. Manual - part 326

Fig. 514: Exploded View Of Secondary Shaft 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Install the ball bearing (A) over the 1st/1st-hold clutch guide using the driver (40 mm I.D.), the 

attachment (30 mm I.D.), and a press. 

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 1:18:17 PM

Page 475 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

Fig. 515: Pressing Ball Bearing Onto Shaft 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the splined washer with the marked side up over the ball bearing in the same manner as installing 

the ball bearing using the driver (40 mm I.D.), the attachment (30 mm I.D.), and a press.  

4. Install the old lock nut and tighten it to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).  

5. Set the dial indicator (A) on 1st gear (B). 

Fig. 516: Setting Dial Indicator On 1st Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Measure the 1st gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 1st gear. Use the average as the 

actual clearance. 

Standard: 0.085-0.130 mm (0.003-0.05 in.)

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 1:18:17 PM

Page 476 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

Fig. 517: Measuring 1st Gear Axial Clearance 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the washer and measure its height difference. 

Fig. 518: Measuring Height Distance Of Washer 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

8. Select and install a new washer, then recheck the clearance. 

WASHER, 52 mm  

WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

No.

Part Number

Thickness

A

90502-RDK-010

2.705 mm (0.107 in.)

B

90503-RDK-010

2.680 mm (0.106 in.)

C

90504-RDK-010

2.655 mm (0.105 in.)

D

90505-RDK-010

2.630 mm (0.104 in.)

E

90506-RDK-010

2.605 mm (0.103 in.)

F

90507-RDK-010

2.580 mm (0.102 in.)

G

90508-RDK-010

2.555 mm (0.101 in.)

H

90509-RDK-010

2.530 mm (0.100 in.)

I

90510-RDK-010

2.505 mm (0.100 in.)

J

90511-RDK-010

2.480 mm (0.099 in.)

K

90512-RDK-000

2.455 mm (0.097 in.)

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 1:18:17 PM

Page 477 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

1ST GEAR ONE-WAY CLUTCH INSPECTION 

1. Hold the 1st-hold clutch hub (A), and turn 1st gear (B) in the direction shown to be sure it turns freely. 

Also make sure 1st gear locks in the opposite direction. 

Fig. 519: Checking 1st Gear One-way Clutch 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. If any problem occurs on the 1st gear one-way clutch, replace the 1st clutch hub (C). The 1st gear one-

way clutch is not available separately from the 1st clutch hub.  

3. Also check 1st gear and the 1st-hold clutch hub for wear and damage. If 1st gear and 1st-hold clutch hub 

are worn or damaged, replace the damaged part, refer to 1st Clutch Hub Replacement (see 1ST 
CLUTCH HUB REPLACEMENT ).  

1ST CLUTCH HUB REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  



Driver 07749-0010000  



Driver attachment 07947-6340500  



Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101  

1. Remove the 1st-hold clutch hub (A) from 1st gear (B) using the driver, the driver attachment, and a press. 

L

90513-RDK-000

2.430 mm (0.096 in.)

M

90514-RDK-000

2.405 mm (0.095 in.)

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 1:18:17 PM

Page 478 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.