ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

8. Measure the clearance between the 1st/4th clutch

guide and 1st gear collar with a feeler gauge.

STANDARD: 0 - 0.08 mm (0 - 0.003 in)

NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,

and use the average as the actual clearance.

CLUTCH GUIDE

1ST GEAR COLLAR

1ST/4TH CLUTCH

ASSEMBLY
FEELER GAUGE

THRUST WASHER,

43 x 74 mm
1ST GEAR COLLAR

1ST/4TH CLUTCH

ASSEMBLY
FEELER GAUGE
9. If the clearance is out of tolerance, remove the

43 x 74 mm thrust washer, and measure its thick-

ness.

NOTE: If the 0.08 mm (0.003 in) feeler gauge can be

inserted, perform this step.

Thickness

10. Select and install a new 43 x 74 mm thrust washer,

then recheck the clearance.

11. After replacing the 43 x 74 mm thrust washer, make

sure that the clearance is within the tolerance.
CLUTCH GUIDE
THRUST WASHER,

43 x 74 mm

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Mainshaft
Sub-assembl y
NOTE:
• Lubricat e al l part s wit h AT F durin g assembly .
• Befor e installin g th e O-rings , wra p th e shaf t spline s
wit h tap e t o preven t damag e t o th e O-rings .
• Assembl e th e mainshaf t sub-assembl y whe n assem -
bling th e transmission .
• Refe r t o pag e 14-15 1 an d 14-152 , whe n installin g th e
3r d gear , 4t h gear , an d 4 3 x 7 4 m m thrus t washer .
Assembl e th e part s belo w o n th e mainshaft .
THRUST WASHE R
THRUS T NEEDL E
BEARIN G
THRUST WASHER ,43 x 74 m m
MAINSHAF T
SNAP RIN G
1S T GEA R
NEEDL E BEARING S
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
1S T GEA R DISTANC E COLLA R
1S T GEA R COLLA R
1ST/4T H CLUTC H
ASSEMBL Y
O-RING S
Replace .
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
4T H GEA R
NEEDL E BEARIN G
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
3RD GEA R
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Countershaft

Disassembly/lnspection/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.

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Countershaft

Inspection

Clearance Measurements

NOTE: Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.

1. Assemble the parts below on the countershaft.

NOTE: Do not install the O-rings during inspection.
2. Torque the countershaft locknut to 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m,

22 Ibf-ft).

NOTE: Countershaft locknut has left-hand threads.

3. Hold the 1st-hold clutch assembly against the park

gear. Measure the clearance between the 1st-hold

clutch distance collar and the 1st-hold clutch with a

feeler gauge.

NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,

and use average as the actual clearance.

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4. I f th e clearanc e i s ou t o f tolerance , remov e th e 1st -
hol d clutc h distanc e colla r an d measur e it s length .
5 . Selec t an d instal l a ne w 1st-hol d clutc h distanc e col -
lar , the n rechec k th e clearance .
1ST-HOLD CLUTC H DISTANC E COLLA R
6. Afte r replacin g th e 1st-hol d clutc h distanc e collar ,
mak e sur e tha t th e clearanc e is withi n tolerance .
7. Attac h a dia l indicato r t o th e sid e o f th e 2n d gear .
DIAL INDICATO R
3R D CLUTC H
ASSEMBL Y1ST GEA R2ND GEA R
8. Measur e 2n d gea r axia l clearanc e whil e pushin g th e
1s t gea r toward s th e revers e clutc h assembly .
NOTE : Tak e measurement s i n a t leas t thre e places ,
an d us e th e averag e a s th e actua l clearance .
STANDARD : 0.0 5 - 0.1 3 m m (0.00 2 - 0.00 5 in )
11. Afte r replacin g th e 45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer ,
mak e sur e tha t th e clearanc e is withi n tolerance .
9
. I f th e clearanc e i s ou t o f tolerance , remov e th e
45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer , an d measur e it s thickness .
10 . Selec t an d instal l a ne w 45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer ,
the n rechec k th e clearance .
THRUS T WASHER , 45. 5 x 60 m m
1ST-HOL D
CLUTC H
ASSEMBL Y
1ST GEA R
2ND GEA R
PARKGEA R
THRUS T WASHER ,45.5 x 60 m m
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Countershaft Countershaf
t 2n d Gea rAssembl y
Sub-assembl y
NOTE:
• Lubricat e al l part s wit h AT F durin g assembly .
• Befor e installin g th e O-rings , wra p th e shaf t spline s
with tap e to preven t damag e to th e O-rings .
• Assembl e th e countershaf t sub-assembl y whe n assemb -
lin g th e transmission .
Assembl e th e part s belo w o n th e countershaft .
2ND GEA R COLLA R
THRUST NEEDL E BEARIN G
SE T PLAT E
1S T GEA R ONE-WA Y CLUTC H
1ST GEA R
NEEDL E BEARIN G
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
1ST GEA R COLLA R
1ST-HOL D CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y
O-RING S
Replace .
1ST-HOL D CLUTC H DISTANC ECOLLAR
4TH GEA R
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
3RD GEA R
NEEDL E BEARIN G
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
3RD GEA R COLLA R
3RD CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y
O-RING S
Replace .
-COUNTERSHAF T
Ball Bearin g Replacemen t
NOTE: Lubricat e al l part s wit h AT F during assembly .
1 . Remov e th e one-wa y clutc h hu b an d bal l bearin g
fro m th e countershaf t 2n d gea r usin g th e specia l
too l an d a pres s a s shown .
ATTACHMENT ,52 x 5 5 m m07746-001040 0 PRESS
ONE-WA YCLUTCHHUB
2. Instal l a ne w bal l bearin g an d th e one-wa y clutc h
hu b o n th e countershaf t 2n d gea r usin g th e specia l
too l an d a pres s a s shown .
BEARIN G DRIVE R
ATTACHMEN T
07GAD-SD4010 1PRESS
ONE-WA Y
CLUTC H HU B
BAL LBEARIN G
COUNTERSHAF T2ND GEA R
BALLBEARIN G
BEARING SEPARATOR , 0 - 4 1/ 2 in .
(Commerciall y available )
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2nd Gear One-way Clutch

Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly

1. Separate the countershaft 2nd gear from the park

gear by turning the park gear in the direction

shown.

COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR
PARK GEAR

2. Remove the one-way clutch by prying it up with the

end of a screwdriver.

COUNTERSHAFT 2ND GEAR

SCREWDRIVER

COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR
3. Inspect the parts as follows:

PARK GEAR

Inspect for wear and scoring.

ONE-WAY CLUTCH

Inspect for damage and

faulty movement.

NEEDLE BEARINGS

Inspect for galling and rough

movement.

THRUST NEEDLE

BEARING

Inspect for galling and

rough movement.

THRUST WASHER

Inspect for wear and

scoring.

COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR

Inspect for wear and

scoring.

4. After the parts are assembled, hold the countershaft

2nd gear and turn the park gear in the direction

shown to be sure it turns freely. Also make sure the

park gear does not turn in the opposite direction.

COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR
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1st Gear One-way Clutch

Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly

1. Remove the set plate from the countershaft 1st

gear.

2. Remove the one-way clutch by prying it up with the

end of a screwdriver.

COUNTERSHAFT 1ST GEAR

RETAINER

TAB

SCREWDRIVER

COUNTERSHAFT

1ST GEAR
3. Inspect the parts as follows:

COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR ASSEMBLY

ONE-WAY CLUTCH HUB

Inspect for wear and

scoring.

SET PLATE

Inspect for wear.

THRUST NEEDLE

BEARING

Inspect for galling and

rough movement.

ONE-WAY CLUTCH

Inspect for damage and

faulty movement.

COUNTERSHAFT

1ST GEAR

Inspect for wear and

scoring.

Assemble the one-way clutch, thrust needle bearing

and set plate on the countershaft 1st gear.

Hold countershaft 1st gear, and turn the counter-

shaft 2nd gear assembly in the direction shown to

be sure it turns freely. Also make sure the counter-

shaft 2nd gear assembly does not turn in the oppo-

site direction.

COUNTER-

SHAFT

1ST GEAR
COUNTERSHAFT

2ND GEAR

ASSEMBLY
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Clutch

Illustrated Index

1ST/4TH CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

O-RINGS

Replace.

CHECK VALVE

4TH CLUTCH

PISTON

RETURN SPRING

SPRING RETAINER

SNAP RING

CLUTCH PLATES

Standard thickness:

2.6 mm (0.102 in)

CLUTCH END

PLATE

SNAP RING
CLUTCH DISCS

Standard thickness:

1.94 mm (0.076 in)

CLUTCH DISCS

Standard thickness:

2.34 mm (0.092 in)
SNAP RING

CLUTCH END PLATE

CLUTCH PLATES

Standard thickness:

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

SNAP RING

SPRING RETAINER

RETURN SPRING

DISC SPRING

CLUTCH PISTON

O-RINGS

Replace.

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Clutch
Illustrate d Inde x (cont'd )
2ND CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y3RD CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y
CLUTCH DRU M
O-RING S
Replace .
CHECK VALV E
CLUTC H PLATE S
Standar d thickness :
2. 0 m m (0.07 9 in )
CLUTC H EN D
PLAT E
SNAP RIN G CLUTC
H DISC S
Standar d thickness :
2.3 4 m m (0.09 2 in )
CLUTC HPISTON
CLUTC H DISC S
Standar d thickness :
1.9 4 m m (0.07 6 in )
SNA P RIN G
CLUTC H EN D PLAT E
CLUTC H PLATE S
Standar d thickness :
2.0 m m (0.07 9 in )
SNA P RIN G
SPRIN G RETAINE R
RETUR N SPRIN G
CLUTC H PISTO N
O-RING SReplace .
CLUTCH DRU M
DIS
C SPRIN G
RETUR N SPRIN G
SPRING RETAINE R
SNAP RIN G
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