Acura RL. Manual - part 328

Fig. 525: Pressing Ball Bearing Onto Shaft
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8. Install a new splined washer (A) with the marked side (B) up over the ball bearing using the driver (40

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

Fig. 526: Pressing Splined Washer With Marked Side
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9. Install a new locknut.

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Fig. 527: Identifying Shaft Locknut
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10. Place a V-block (A) on a vise (B), and put the secondary shaft (C) on a V-block and a vise.

Fig. 528: Tightening Secondary Shaft Locknut
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11. Attach the wrench (40 x 42 mm) onto the top of the 1st clutch guide, and secure the wrench (40 x 42 mm)

with the vise to hold the secondary shaft. Tighten the locknut to 178 N.m (18.2 kgf.m, 132 lbf.ft) with the
torque wrench (D).

12. Stake the locknut to a depth (A) of 0.7-1.3 mm (0.03-0.05 in.) using a 3.5 mm punch (B).

NOTE:

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Use a torque wrench to tighten the locknut. Do not use an impact
wrench.

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The locknut has left-hand threads.

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Fig. 529: Staking The Locknut
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SECONDARY SHAFT INSTALLATION HEIGHT INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT

1. Install the thrust needle bearing (A) in the torque converter housing (B) in the direction shown, and install

the secondary shaft assembly (C).

Fig. 530: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing And Secondary Shaft Assembly
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2. Install a new gasket (A) on the torque converter housing.

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Fig. 531: Identifying Installed Height Of Secondary Shaft
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Secondary Shaft Cutaway View

Fig. 532: Identifying Installed Height Of Secondary Shaft (Secondary Shaft Cutaway View)
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3. Measure the installed height (B) of the secondary shaft between the surface (C) of the gasket and the top

of the ball bearing outer race (D), then note the measurement.

4. Remove the 65 mm thrust shim (A) from the transmission housing, and measure its thickness.

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