Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transaxle Housing: Reassembly
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Reassembly
NOTE:
If secondary gear, roller bearings, bearing races, thrust washer, transaxle housing or torque converter housing are replaced, secondary gear bearing preload must be checked before installing secondary gear oil seal. See SECONDARY GEAR BEARING PRELOAD under TRANSAXLE REASSEMBLY.
- Expand snap ring and install mainshaft ball bearing part way into transaxle housing with groove of ball bearing facing inside of transaxle housing so snap ring engages ball bearing when ball bearing is fully installed. Release snap ring. Press mainshaft ball bearing into transaxle housing until snap ring engages with groove in ball bearing.
- Using hammer and oil seal installer, install NEW secondary gear oil seal in transaxle housing.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.