Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 682

Automatic Tra nsm ission
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Transmission Installation (cont,d)
12. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft
( B ) .
D
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N.m
12.2 kgt.m, 15 tbf.ft)
F
8 x 1 .25 mm
22 N.m
12.2 kgl m,
r6 tbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm
39 N.m
(4.0 kgf.m,29lbf.ft)
E
8 x 1.25 mm
2 2 N m
l2.2 kgl m,
16 tbt.ftt
13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft
contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner. and dry with compressed air.
Then install the intermediate shaft in the
differential. While installing the intermediate shaft,
be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles
to enter the transmission.
14. lnstallthe intermedlate shaft cover (C)with
installing the mounting bolts loosely.
15. Firsttighten the right upper bolt (D) on the cover,
then right tower boh (E), and tastty the teft bolt (F).
1 4 - 1 5 0
16. Install the new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (BI.
A
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17. Install the rightand left driveshaft (see page.t6_.16).
While installing the left driveshaft in the differential.
be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles
to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft
contacts
the transmission (differential) with solvent or
carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
. Turn the right and left steering
knuckle fully
outward, and slide the left driveshaft into the
differential until you feel its set ring engages the
sade gear. Slide the right driveshaft over the
Intermediate shaft splines until you feel the
driveshaft engages the intermediate shaft set
ring.
18. Support the subframe with the special tool and a
jack, and lift it up to body.