Acura RL. Manual - part 327

Fig. 520: Removing 1st-Hold Clutch Hub From 1st Gear 
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2. Remove the 1st clutch hub (C) from 1st gear.  

3. Install a new 1st clutch hub (A) over 1st gear (B), and install the 1st-hold clutch hub (C) in 1st gear. 

Fig. 521: Identifying 1st Clutch Hub, 1st Gear And 1st-Hold Clutch Hub 
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4. Install the 1st-hold clutch hub (A) in 1st gear (B) using the driver, the attachment (78 x 90 mm), and a 

press. 

 

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Fig. 522: Pressing 1st-Hold Clutch Hub Into 1st Gear 
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SECONDARY SHAFT REASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100  

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Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300  

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Wrench, 40 x 42 mm 07XAA-002010A  

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

(D), and splined washer (E) in the direction shown on the secondary shaft (F). 

 

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Fig. 523: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing, Needle Bearing, 2Nd Gear/Park Gear, Thrust Needle 
Bearing, Splined Washer And Secondary Shaft 
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2. Wrap the shaft splines with tape, and install the new O-rings (G) in the 2nd clutch O-ring grooves, then 

remove the tape. 

3. Install the 2nd clutch (H) on the secondary shaft, and secure the 2nd clutch with the snap ring (I).  

4. Install the idler gear (A) in the direction shown, thrust needle bearing (B), 1st gear collar (C), needle 

bearing (D), 1st gear assembly (E), thrust needle bearing (F), and 52 mm washer (G) in the direction 
shown on the secondary shaft (H). 

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the O-rings, be sure to install the O-rings after 
installing the splined washer.

 

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Fig. 524: Identifying Idler Gear, Thrust Needle Bearings, 1st Gear Collar, Needle Bearing, 1st Gear 
Assembly, 52 Mm Washer And Secondary Shaft 
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5. Wrap the shaft splines with tape, and install the new O-rings (I) in 1st/1st-hold clutch O-ring grooves, 

then remove the tape. 

6. Install the 1st/1st-hold clutch (J).  

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

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

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the O-rings, be sure to install the O-rings after 
installing the 1st gear collar and 52 mm washer.

 

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