Acura TL transmission removal 99-03 Part 1 of 2
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Working on Acura TL 2003. In this video I am showing steps needed to remove the transmission. Since I did not find one online, thought it would be a good DIY and in demand as well.
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By using your video, I was able to remove my 2000 V6 Honda Accord transmission. Thank You so much for the clear and precise info. You should also add: "Honda Accord/Acura TL transmission removal 99-03" as your headline title.
Awesome. Thank you
Owning an 03 Acura 3.2TL as a first car is definitely great when feeling the motor going to 65 on the interstate but damn is it plagued with transmission issues. Got the torque converter chillin in my garage waiting for the day I need to replace it, and now I have the knowledge for it thanks to you. I appreciate it
Yes my first car
My 03 TL
Base model
My shit sounds the same and moves sometimes
Don’t know what to do
If it’s the tranny or not
Just picked one up, has 338,265 on it… hell of a deal from a questionable character with a solid backstory and legit title and bill of sale. Ran and drove home fine, everything works, sunroof opens. The sub crackles a little bit constantly but even in the back it’s not audible with the tunes up even the slightest bit. I’m really fortunate and know I’m going to be torn between flipping it and running it into the ground. In love with it
This is like a movie to TL lovers
My 2nd gen crv made this noise and I had no idea it was a sign of a bad torque converter! Funny enough it went out a few months ago and I replaced the transmission as well for a lower mileage one for a wrecked car, right after I got my garage. I’ll keep this in mind for any other automatic Honda/Acura I will potentially acquire.
Thanks man, ive looked for a video like this for a a couple years. You've started this video the same time im working on mine; now that I've got the funds to finally repair it. Cant wait to see part 2 ⚠
Future reference, you don't have to remove the control arm. Just the stabilizer bar connecting to the control arm.
It is 2023 and i have watched this video 15+ times now and it has been key to me being able to replace the transmission in my 02 Acura TL. Super helpful, couldn't have done it without this. 🙏
Awesome. Thank you for your comment
You can remove the CV shaft by undoing your lower balljoint and lower strut. The entire spindle lifts up and swings right out. Also with the brakes I found it easier to simply undo the 2 19mm bolts in the back and slide the whole assembly off the rotor
+Samuel Sink I wasn't able to remove the lower balljoint so i had to remove the whole strut. It gives me more space to work too
I had the same sound on my 2006 acura tl. Honda dealer f****** it up on their part when servicing it. Never ever had a problem with my transmission before. Now its in the shop.
kaushik nair oh no 🤦🏻♂️ I Hope those Incompetent Idiots fixed your car for you.
I just did this job on my 2001 Acura CL with a transmission from a junked 06 Accord. Took me 2 days getting the transmission out of the Accord then another week swapping it into my CL. I decided to replace my rear main seal and my transmission mounts at the same time (the old mounts were literally falling apart.) I also made sure to clean out the shift solenoid screens which weren’t all that dirty considering how black the fluid was. The most time consuming part was trying to put the transmission in only to find out there was an old dowel pin stuck in the engine block hitting the one in the transmission. So if you’re doing this swap make sure you take out any dowel pins from the engine side. I used a harbor freight transmission jack in conjunction with the jack in the trunk to help line the transmission and engine up. I also busted up my lower ball joints and decided to replace them but I don’t trust them because they have no grease and I didn’t press them in properly so replacing them again is as the top of my to-do list. The only issue I’m seeing with the new transmission is a slight 2-3 shift flare so I’m probably gonna go ahead and drain that DW-1 fluid I put in and use some Red Line D4 in about 100 miles. I’m also probably gonna replace those pressure switches and hopefully that smoothens things out.
Is it a direct swap?
I used 40% red line transmission fluid when I drained mine. Loved the way it was shifting smoothly and quickly. But then my transmission blew a hole bunch fluid from who knows where. So, I had to mix it in with autozone fluid as I was in the middle of nowhere in Oklahoma.
@@mrOnlinePolice yes sir its a direct swap, just gotta swap the wiring over. Did this transmission ever do that again and are you sure it was trans fluid? If it was maybe it was the heater/cooler on top of the transmission.
I just had to thank you for putting out this video and part 2. There is nothing else out there that even comes close to your accuracy and depth, and that matters big-time, especially on these cars.
I just did the AV6 swap ( '00 TL trans to an '06 Accord BAYA trans) and there's no way I could have done it without your video.
my 02 cls trasmission slipped gears @ 133k . i replaced it with 05 honda oddysey transmission - made little modification on trottle cooling hose , 1/2 to 5/16 . now my @183k still working strong - problem free.
Howwww
@dcjam7768 yeah that's what I'd like to know, did you ever get yours done?
All honda v6 from 2001 till 2006 are the same , Odyssey v6 are plentiful and cheaper as well. All you have to do is swap the new one with your current shift switch and transmission dip stick and its all good .
@@jd5179 hey thanks that's helpful info. Not familiar with the shift switch, where's that on the trans? Is that the neutral safety switch? Just so I know what to look for..
@@jeffreycicero6685 yes thats the one , make sure use the CL neutral safety switch and cover , transfer to odyssey transmission- the odyssey transmission has longer dip stick so use the CL dip stick as well. On the side note - just cover the throttle cooling hose of the CL if you cant fitting the 1/2 to 5/16 fitting. Since Odyssey uses trans cooler , might as well buy any 3rd party trans cooler with 3/8 hose fittings. Never use 2007 and above v6 honda or Acura trans- coz bell housing does mot match. Good luck!
Good write up. I look forward to part 2.
The extra stuff people say he don't need remove is just opinion.The assembly gets lighter and helps to lift and also for access.Who wants a splashshield in their face?
I just did this job, splash shield yes. Control arms, caliper from bracket and rotor = no. I agree it gets "lighter", but more pcs to keep track of and more time spent putting things back together.
Don't have to remove the whole front motor mount either. Just the top mounting nut.
i know it’s pretty late to ask but once you remove that do you have to support the engine somehow
I have a 2006 honda v6 ex 3.0 and it's making the exact same symptoms. Replaced the transmission 2 times and nothing... wandering if I should just replace the torque converter ... any advice guys
...haha, we are waiting in anticipation for part 2.....i just started to do the transmission on my CL, wanted to see how you keep the engine supported without maybe getting the special tool to hold it up, use 2 car jacks maybe?
I'm trying to replace that very control arm where the bolt is hitting the transmission. Will try to take off the rear transmission mount tomorrow and see if it gives it more space.
Where's part 2? I couldn't find it..
How long did your new torque converter keep the trans going. Im having a similar problem and debating on buying the torque converter or another trans. Would love to know how many miles you got out of the original trans after you did the work
So far I have 218k miles on the car and its still going. Gotta admit, I did overhaul the transmission that time. Cleaned all valves in the valve body and replaced the filters.
great video thank you!
sure thing. why are you removing yours?
Did you find out the problem with the transmission? I saw in previous comments you still had same issue. Sounds like a clogged coolant line that feeds the transmission.
I did not. But replaced the torque converted and it worked. Also, talked my friend who worked just on these transmissions and it is a common thing
Mine do the same sound, did you just replace torque converter and rebuilt tranny
Someone is weedeating a huge yard.Honda and Toyotas are the new Chevy,Dodge and Ford.Good video...
I have a bad trans in my 02 acura cl 3.2l, and i was told i can only use the same trans out of a 01 or 02 cl or tl. Now that im reading these comments, im seeing you people are putting transes from accords and pilots. Who can tell me what transes i can put in this car? I dont really want to put the same trans from the same car in, if i can get an upgraded trans from a newer Honda or Acura. Mine went south with only 60k miles of light use on it, so makes no sense to put a junkyard trans of same type with possibly higher mileage.
I'd like to know the same thing. However. If I can fix internals on my existing one with newer revised design, I will go with that.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you
I am now having the same problem. I was driving and the rpms rose and the speed was going down. Pulled over and shut the car off. Restarted and drove fine a d then did it again. I got home and have been doing what others have. Checked solenoids and screens . No clog and work. Replaced 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches. Drained and filled trans fluid. Added lucus trans fix. And then it started to make that whining sound. If I rev to 2,500 rpm the torque converter engages. So I ordered torque converter. I hope this works. Did this fix your problem?
okay thank you
Great vidoeo ,So how long does it take to full R&R the transmission in these cars. Mine has a leaky crankshaft seal. AT ok so far. (actually at 2001 Honda Odyssey)
Did the car work with the new torque converter? And did you rebuild the transmission or just replace the T converter?
+Madison White Yes it worked. I did rebuild the transmission. My first one ever. I used a video that Hiram Gutierrez uploaded on the same tranny. It worked flawlessly for 10k miles with racing fluid. Shifted quickly. Loved it. But then one day it decided to spit oil while driving 65mph on a highway. Since then it started having problems but still works.
Did you install the orings on the feed pipes ? They leak and cause shifting issues...
I bought a rebuild kit, so yes, i replaced all o-rings
I bought a complete o-ring kit. So i assume i did. I can't remember.
could you share the link of Hirams video rebuild of this transmission
I had that problem recently then 12 days later 3rd gear started slipping which we ended up having to replace the transmission
What did that cost you if you don't mind sharing
@@mrOnlinePolice 3,000
How long r&r beginning to end
Status of rebuilt trans???
Could you please tell me how many hours it takes to take out that trans and put another one in? I appreciate your response.
SHAH 4 hours
I have a 1999 Acura with an automatic and manual mode. The manual mode doesn’t work but automatic does. Any idea what the issue might be? Do I need a new transmission?
What did you end up doing?
Is it similar for the 06 tl ?
Has anyone considered the av6 swap for this? Considering it
Yea there's less problems with the av6. Check acurazine for tutorials
@@ThePwak007 I think that is going to be my plan next month. So far mine works in D4 with no shudder until 50 and then I can put it in D5. Thought it might just be the torque convert and lock up system, but figure might as well replace the whole transmission before it grenades itself.
@@CinpleYT sounds like a good idea for peace of mind. I'll use D3 for parking lots/garages and really anything under 35 otherwise I'll use D4 then go into D5 when Im going to be at higher speeds. Only use hondas trans fluid and change the filter as well
@Cinple Gaming also grab one of these from the junkyard if you don't already have one. It replaces the trans fill plug and sprays fluid on more of the clutch packs
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@@ThePwak007 Good to know, thanks for the info! I will make sure to grab one when i get the trans.
What size axle nut
Has that dude been weed wacking all day?
Can i call u and ask a few questions
Creepy
Someone cutting trees? Lol
it was under a recall
You removed a bunch of unnecessary parts that could damage the car hahaha. Nice move !
+M.T Ng You might be right about that. I have not found any DIYs on this so i had figure this all by myself. But you can learn from my mistakes. My loss is your gain i guess.
T N Would you care to share what parts DIDN'T need to be removed so we can all learn the best way to remove the transmission without doing any damage to the car?
Друг! Я выкупил что ты русский.. у меня к тебе есть небольшая прозьба.. у меня такая же акура только type s .. и я на ней набегал 25000 .. часто под хвост ей не всовывал но бывало.. прапала былая динамика! Тоесть едит все четко переключается но если на обго нужно поджать .. движок наберает а сцепление не то что раньше.. масло не менял... уже 110.000 пробега вобщем... живу в бруклине.. номер 347 283 4083.. если ты гдето рядом подеду покажу, заплачу
Dima Rusamov и что ответ получил мне тоже по советуйте я из кз номер уатсапа
87011331666
Русская музыка)
Да ))
Так и человек говорит с русским акцентом.
@@mrOnlinePolice салют! РОВНО с теми же проблемами столкнулся, какие показаны в этом видео. У меня у самого Honda Inspire (Acura TL в праворульном исполнении) с движком J32A2 и коробкой MRDA, симптомы один в один как те, что описаны в начале клипа. И звуки коробка издаёт такие же. Вот думаю, что делать - либо коробку контрактную ставить (бублик отдельно на MRDA не куплю, увы), либо везти бубл в ремонт.
@@mrOnlinePolice главный вопрос - в вашем случае всё обошлось заменой бублика, или всё-таки коробку в сборе пришлось махнуть?
@@SwapBlogRU бублик поменял, но коробку разбирал тоже так как в холодную погоду выпрыгивает из передачи после полной остановки или даже на первой.
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the transmissions in these cars are terrible.
+Michael Smith Yes they are... though I currently have 200K miles on an '02 TL-S that is on its one and only warranty replacement transmission since around 40K and it still works OK but I can tell it's starting to shift funny.
***** Part of it was trying to make them engage smoother, they miscalculated the amount of clutch wear though. That lead to dirty fluid and clogged solenoids, pressure sensors, etc. and killed the transmissions. I think this is partly due to Honda making their own unique transmission design which doesn't use planetary gears like most others. It's not necessarily a bad idea they just messed up a bit in the execution while trying to make it better.