Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 608

4. If the clearance is out of tolerance, remove the 1st-
hold clutch distance collar and measure its length.
5. Select and install a new 1st-hold clutch distance col-
lar, then recheck the clearance.
1ST-HOLD CLUTCH DISTANCE COLLAR
6. After replacing the 1st-hold clutch distance collar,
make sure that the clearance is within tolerance.
7. Attach a dial indicator to the side of the 2nd gear.
DIAL INDICATOR
1ST GEAR
3RD CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
8. Measure 2nd gear axial clearance while pushing the
9. If the clearance is out of tolerance, remove the
10. Select and install a new 45.5 x 60 mm thrust washer,
2ND GEAR
11. After replacing the 45.5 x 60 mm thrust washer,
1st gear towards the reverse clutch assembly.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,
and use the average as the actual clearance.
STANDARD: 0.05 - 0.13 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in)
1ST-HOLD
CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
1ST GEAR
THRUST WASHER,
45.5 x 60 mm
45.5 x 60 mm thrust washer, and measure its thickness.
then recheck the clearance.
THRUST WASHER, 45.5 x 60 mm
make sure that the clearance is within tolerance.
2ND GEAR
PARK
GEAR