2011 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Assembly Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle an a lift, and make sure it is supported securely
  2. Move the shift lever to N
  3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
    Fig 1: Drain Plug With Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
    G05990801Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B)
  5. Remove the front subframe stiffener
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Subframe Stiffener
    G05990802Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the exhaust pipe A
    Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe
    G05990803Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly
    Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose Bracket
    G05990804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Make a reference mark (A) across the No 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C)
    Fig 5: Identifying No 1 Propeller Shaft Mark Location
    G05990805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Separate the No 1 propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange
  10. Remove the transfer assembly (A) and the dowel pin (B) from the transmission
    Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Assembly And Dowel Pin
    G05990806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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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.