Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 447

Rear Cover/Reverse Idler Gear

Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly

NOTE:
• Inspect the needle bearings for galling and rough movement.

• Coat all parts with ATF before reassembly.

DOWEL PIN

REVERSE IDLER GEAR
SHAFT

THRUST WASHER,

14 x 25 mm

REAR COVER

8 x 1.25 mm
26 N-m

(2.7 kgf-m, 20 Ibf-ft)

REVERSE IDLER GEAR
SHAFT HOLDER

REVERSE IDLER GEAR
Install in this direction.

THRUST WASHER,

14 x 30 mm

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Mainshaft

Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembly

NOTE:
• Lubricate all parts with ATF during reassembly.
• Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling and rough movement.
• Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent damage to the O-rings.

Install the sealing ring with the
mating faces as shown.

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Mainshaft 3rd Gear Removal

1. Remove the

3rd gear, 4th gear, and

thrust washer, 43 x 74 mm from the mainshaft

using the special tool and a press as shown.

PRESS

COLLAR

MAINSHAFT

4TH GEAR

ATTACHMENT,

45 x 55 mm

07MAD - PR90100

THRUST WASHER,

43 x 74 mm

4TH GEAR

3RD GEAR

ATTACHMENT,
45 x 55 mm I.D.

07MAD - PR90100

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Inspection

NOTE:
• Inspect and adjust the 43 x 74 mm thrust washer when

disassembling the mainshaft assembly or replacing
mainshaft 3rd gear and/or 1st/4th clutch assembly.

• Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.

1. Install mainshaft 3rd gear on the mainshaft using

the special tool and a press as shown.

PRESS

COLLAR

MAINSHAFT

3RD GEAR

ATTACHMENT,

45 x 55 mm 1.0.

07MAD - PR90100

3RD GEAR

ATTACHMENT,

45 x 55 mm I.D.

07MAD - PR90100

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