Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 458

17. Connect the transmission range switch connector,

then install the clamp to the harness bracket.

CLAMP

HARNESS
BRACKET

TRANSMISSION RANGE
SWITCH CONNECTOR

18. Install a new set ring in the extension shaft groove.

SET RING

EXTENSION SHAFT

19. Install the extension shaft using the special tool as

shown.

NOTE: Push the extension shaft in the secondary

driven gear shaft until the extension shaft stops.

EXTENSION SHAFT
INSTALLER

07MAF-PY40101

SET RING

EXTENSION
SHAFT

20. Remove the special tool.

21. Fill the opening between the secondary driven gear

shaft and the extension shaft with High Temp Urea
Grease (P/N 08798 - 9002), as shown.

SUPER HIGH TEMP UREA GREASE
(P/N 08798-9002)

12-14 g (0.4-0.5 oz)

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Installation (cont'd)

22. Shift the transmission to the position by rotating

the control shaft.

23. Install the 36 mm sealing bolt.

'96 - '99 models:
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001) to the 36 mm
sealing bolt threads, then install and tighten the
sealing bolt.

SEALING BOLT. 36 mm
78 N-m (8.0 kgf-m, 58 Ibf-ft)

Apply liquid gasket
to the threads.

'00-01 models:
Clean the opening bore of the secondary gear shaft.
Install the new O-ring on the sealing bolt, then
install them, and tighten the sealing bolt.

SEALING BOLT, 36 mm
78 N-m (8.0 kgf-m, 58 Ibf-ft)

O-RING
Replace.

24. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts, then

install the lower plate.

STEERING GEARBOX

STEERING GEARBOX

MOUNTING BOLTS 10 x 1.25 mm LOWER
10 x 1.25 mm 38 N-m PLATE
59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, (3.9 kgf-m, 28 Ibf-ft)
43 Ibf-ft)

25. Install the control lever on the control shaft.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

WASHER

LOCKNUT
16 N-m (1.6 kgf-m,
12 Ibf-ft)

SPRING
WASHER

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

SHIFT CABLE
HOLDER

SHIFT CABLE

SHIFT CABLE
HOLDER BASE

CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL SHAFT

ATF COOLER LINES

O-RING
Replace.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

ATF COOLER HOSES

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26. Install the shift cable holder on the shift cable holder

base.

27. Install the shift cable cover, and install the shift

solenoid valve/A/T clutch pressure control solenoid
valve harness connector and clamp on the shift
cable cover, then tighten the bolts.

28. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler

lines (see page

14-196

).

29. Install the ATF dipstick tube with a new O-ring on the

torque converter housing.

30. Install the heat shields.

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)

HEAT SHIELD

HEAT
SHIELD

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)

31. Install the exhaust pipe A and the three way catalytic

converter, then install the transmission stop collars.

8 x 1.25 mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m
16 Ibf-ft)
Replace.

10 x 1.25 mm

33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m,
25 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

10 x 1.25 mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,
40 Ibf-ft)
Replace.

GASKET
Replace.

10 x 1.25 mm

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m,
28 Ibf-ft)

8 x 1.25 mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)
Replace.

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)

32. Push the secondary HO2S connector into the vehi-

cle, then secure with the harness grommet.

33. Install the secondary HO2S harness cover.

34. Connect the secondary HO2S connector.

CARPET

HO2S (SENSOR 2) CONNECTOR

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Installation (cont'd)

TRANSMISSION HOUSING

MOUNTING BOLTS

12 x 1.25 mm

64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 Ibf-ft)

36. Install the ATF dipstick tube bracket bolts.

37. Connect the transmission sub-harness connector.

38. Install the control box.

39. Install the strut brace.

40. Refill the transmission with the recommended ATF

(see page 1

4-108

).

41. Connect the battery positive (+) and negative (-)

cables to the battery terminals.

42. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the

transmission through all gears three times. Check
the shift lever operation and the A/T gear position

indicator operation.

43. Let the engine reach normal operating temperature

(the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in

the or position, then turn it off and check ATF

level.

44. Road test as described on pages

14-104

thru

14-106

.

45. Enter the anti-theft radio code for the radio, then

enter the customer's radio station presets.

46. Memorize the engine idle speed signal in the PCM

(see page

11-111

).

35. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.

TRANSMISSION

SUB-HARNESS
CONNECTOR

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

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