Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 719

5 .
SpecialTool Required
Mainshaft holder OTGAB-PF50101
or 07GAB-PF50100
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the
following procedure.
1. Remove the ATF cooler lines.
2. Remove the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid
valve A, then remove the ATF pipe. ATF joint pipes,
and gasket.
3. Remove the A,/T clutch pressure control solenoid
valves B and C, then remove the ATF ioint pipes
and gasket.
Remove the transmission range switch cover.
Remove the transmission range switch harness
clamps from the clamp brackets, then remove the
transmission range switch.
6. Remove the end cover.
7 . S l i p t h e s p e c i a l t o o l o n t o t h e m a i n s h a f t .
07GAB-PF50101o1
07GAB-PF50100
8. Engage the park pawl with the park gear.
9 . C u t t h e l o c k t a b ( A ) o f t h e e a c h s h a f t l o c k n u t ( B )
using a chisel {C). Then remove the locknuts and
conical spring washers from each shaft
NOTE:
. Countershaft and secondary shaft locknuts have
left-hand threads.
. Keep all ofthe chiseled particles out ofthe
t r a n s m i s s i o n .
. Clean the old mainshaft and countershaft
locknuts; they are used to install the press fit idler
gear onto the mainshaft, and park gear onto the
countershaft.
10. Remove the special tool f rom the mainshaft
(cont'd)
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