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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL - M5DATRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Transaxle Specifications
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Transaxle Specifications
TRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch Clearance | ||||
| Reverse Clutch | .030-.037 (.75-.95) | |||
| 1st Clutch | .026-.033 (.65-.85) | |||
| 1st-Hold Clutch | .028-.035 (.70-.90) | |||
| 2nd & 3rd Clutches | .024-.031 (.60-.80) | |||
| 4th Clutch | .020-.028 (.50-.70) | |||
| Clutch Disc Thickness | ||||
| 1st, 1st-Hold, 2nd, Reverse Clutch | .076 (1.94) | |||
| 4th Clutch | .092 (2.34) | |||
| Clutch Plate Thickness | ||||
| 1st, 1st-Hold, 2nd, 3rd, Reverse Clutch | .079 (2.00) | |||
| 4th Clutch | .102 (2.60) | |||
| Differential Ring Gear Backlash | .002-.006 (.05-.15) | |||
| Gear Clearances | ||||
| Countershaft 2nd Gear | .002-.005 (.05-.13) | |||
| Countershaft 4th Gear | 0-.003 (0-.08) | |||
| Mainshaft 4th Gear | 0-.003 (0-.08) | |||
| Oil Pump Side Clearances | ||||
| Oil Pump Drive Gear | .0083-.0104 (.210-.265) | |||
| Oil Pump Driven Gear | .0028-.0049 (.070-.125) | |||
| Oil Pump Thrust Clearance | ||||
| Standard | .001-.002 (.03-.05) | |||
| Wear Limit | .003 (.08) | |||
| Pinion Gear Backlash | .002-.006 (.05-.15) | |||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β | ||||
| Secondary Gear Bearing Preload (1) | 31-40 (3.5-4.5) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.