Genuine 2006 Acura TL Transmission Assembly

2006 Acura TL Transmission Assembly Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall the Transmission Assembly on 2006 Acura TL?

  A: To remove the transaxle, begin by opening the hood and protecting the fenders and cowl with pads or blankets. With assistance, disconnect the hood struts and raise the hood, securing it in place. Remove the engine compartment covers, air intake duct, and battery along with its tray. For 2007 and later models, take out the underhood fuse/relay box. Remove the starter and label all vacuum lines, emissions hoses, electrical connectors, and wiring harness clamps that may obstruct the transaxle removal. Release the transmission fluid lines from their clamps and, for 2006 and earlier models, unbolt the ATF warmer, ensuring to catch any spilled fluid. Disconnect the automatic transaxle fluid cooler lines, positioning a pan to catch excess fluid, and plug the lines to prevent leakage. Support the engine with an engine support fixture, attaching the sling or chain to the left end of the engine. Loosen the driveaxle/hub nuts, raise the vehicle on jackstands, and remove the wheels. Remove the engine splash shield and disconnect the shift control cable. Drain the transaxle fluid, ensuring a new sealing washer is used upon reinstalling the drain plug. Remove the front section of the exhaust pipe, driveaxles, and intermediate shaft. Take off the torque converter cover and the nearby engine-to-transmission bolts, marking the relationship between the torque converter and driveplate for reinstallation. Remove the torque converter-to-driveplate bolts one at a time, rotating the driveplate for access. Remove all powertrain mounts except the right side mount and the subframe. Support the transaxle with a jack, securing it with straps or chains, and remove the transaxle-to-engine bolts. Carefully move the transaxle back to disengage it from the engine block dowel pins, ensuring the torque converter is secured to prevent it from falling out during removal. For installation, flush the transaxle cooler and lines with solvent, ensuring no residue remains, and repeat with clean automatic transaxle fluid. For 2006 and earlier models, replace the ATF fluid warmer if the transaxle is rebuilt or replaced, using new O-rings. Ensure the torque converter hub is engaged in the transaxle pump before raising it into position, keeping it level. Align the marks made on the torque converter and driveplate, then carefully move the transaxle forward until the dowel pins engage with the engine block holes. Install and tighten the transaxle-to-engine bolts, and follow the reverse order of removal for reinstallation, ensuring to install all driveplate bolts before tightening, stake the driveaxle/hub nuts, refill the transaxle with the specified lubricant, and check the fluid level after running the engine and shifting through all gears. Finally, road test the vehicle and check for fluid leaks.