Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 789

4. Tighten the locknut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).  

5. Measure the clearance between the mainshaft flange (A) and 41 x 68 mm thrust washer (B) with a feeler 

gauge (C), in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance. 

Standard: 0.03-0.11 mm (0.001-0.004 in.) 

Fig. 59: Measuring The Clearance 

 

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Fig. 60: Measuring The Clearance Between The Mainshaft Flange And 41 X 68 mm Thrust Washer 
With A Feeler Gauge 

6. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 41 x 68 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness. 

 

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Fig. 61: Measuring 41 X 68 mm Thrust Washer Thickness 

7. Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck. 

Fig. 62: Thrust Washer Table 

8. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.  

9. Disassemble the shaft and gears.  

10. Reinstall the bearing in the transmission housing (see BEARING INSTALLATION ).  

COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY 

 

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1. Inspect the thrust needle bearing and the needle bearing for galling and rough movement. 

Fig. 63: Exploded View Of Countershaft Components 

2. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.  

3. Check shaft bearing surface for scoring and excessive wear.  

4. Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.  

5. Install the conical spring washer, reverse selector, 35 x 47 x 7.8 mm collar, and all gears in the direction 

shown.  

6. Replace the locknut and conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission. The 

countershaft locknut has left-hand threads.  

7. Some reverse selector hubs, and the 3rd gear are press-fitted to the countershaft; special tools are needed 

to remove them (see REVERSE SELECTOR HUB AND 3RD GEAR REMOVAL ) and to install 
them (see REVERSE SELECTOR HUB AND 3RD GEAR INSTALLATION ).  

REVERSE SELECTOR HUB AND 3RD GEAR REMOVAL 

 

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