Replacing Acura TL Transmission Mounts! Do's and Don'ts!

[@roblua728]

Great job to the cameraman and to Seth Rogan on the narration 👏

[@nateblazek3671]

Nice vid, I have an 06 5AT that I plan on doing this for as well - over 230k miles on the original mounts. Curious, are you still on the original transmission in that car? (I would guess that it is original based on the mounts, but i was just curious)

[@GTSam]

Believe it or not, original engine and transmission! 260,000 miles currently and running strong! Nice to hear someone else is going strong as well! Hope the work for you goes smoothly!

[@ProudAmericanEngr]

A much easier way is to disconnect all mounts except for the rear engine mount, use two jacks and lift the engine and transmission evenly. This will give you access to the bottom two transmission mounts.

[@GTSam]

Yes, that could help. Could be tricky if most people don't have two jacks but could use stands possibly.

[@miguelcarattini4]

Great video, thanks Next time you need to loosen the subframe screws, so that it goes down at least 1/2 inch, do not remove the screws, just loosen them enough

[@EK99_00]

Next time leave the upper mount off so you could jack up the transmission. Higher to get both the bottom mounts on. And spend the extra money for oem parts

[@GTSam]

The "upper mount", you mean the top transmission mount? OEM parts are great and I agree but my car has 260,000 miles on it and I want it to run well but the price was just too much. So, I stuck with NON-OEM for this one.

[@joelcolon2570]

I heard he same thing leave the transmission mount from the top off while your doing the lower one.

[@robzilla6270]

Fill the upper transmission mount with 3m window weld, you'll never have to replace it again

[@B-rad1]

I swore off aftermarket mounts after 2 of the 4 replacement mounts for my old CL didn't match. I just replaced the upper trans mount on my TL with an OEM mount and it was perfect. For the amount of work it takes to change these out, going OEM and knowing they'll work is so much less of a headache.

[@GTSam]

I agree, as I discovered with all my mounts too haha. Now, everyone else knows too!

[@lildave151]

Just did all three of mine yesterday. Used DEA/MARMON RIDE CONTROL brand. They all looked identical to the old mounts and I had no problems getting them in. I hope they hold up but with 200K on the car I think they'll do just fine. I will confess though I did engine mounts too recently and went OEM with those. They seemed a bit more important. Also, thanks to GTSam for the video to show the way.

[@GTSam]

@@lildave151 Glad to hear you conquered this challenge and thanks for watching! I am going to look into that brand as well to see how they compare and may give them a shot sometime as well! I am a bit in the same boat with mount though that OEM is best but with such high mileage (my TL currently has 266K) no idea when something will go.

[@luisfontanez1770]

@@lildave151 will theses fit 2008 tl type s? Sorry for the questions. Thanks in advance for your response. Blessings

[@basicworkks1655]

@@luisfontanez1770did you ever find urs ?? i have a manual and trying to find them too

[@jp_parrish]

When you added that movie video clip I couldn’t stop laughing 😂

[@GTSam]

I have to keep these tutorials entertaining somehow, right? haha

[@VictorjesusBecerra]

Hello friend, it knocks when I only put reverse, do you think that if I change the three supports it could be acura tl 2006

[@GTSam]

I think so. Between that and the engine mounts. They can hit hard if they are shot.

[@SC_XOLOs]

Good info and details. 👍🏼. Next project, Lower control arms bushing.

[@GTSam]

Not opposed to it! I'll have to look into that next adventure! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@glasser2819]

it's a lot easier to replace the WHOLE control arm with all its bushings pre-installed than trying to press in rubber parts 😁

[@alancoronel3743]

Nicee well explained

[@mikeymedia2833]

Very helpful bro! 👏🏽 I have the same whip and couldn’t find a vid as detailed and honest as yours! Funny af too with the (you’re tearing me apart) clip! Awesome staying positive, I get so frustrated and give up a lot lol keep it up and keep em coming 👍🏽

[@GTSam]

The words are much appreciated, thanks man! Glad it was helpful and humorous! Thinking if doing a transmission filter and fluid change one soon. Stay tuned!

[@LedSledJoe]

If your happy and you know it, OEM!

[@GTSam]

If you're happy and you know it, spend a lot of money 😅 For some things, OEM is just best.

[@supersabrosinho]

Warning to all manual trans owners: aftermarket side mounts don't fit our TLs. Rockauto, Amazon, AutoZone etc all say they're compatible but no. you'll end up frustrated forcing your mount into alignment causing premature failure

[@joelcolon2570]

So go dealer ? For the rear trans mount ?

[@supersabrosinho]

@@joelcolon2570 unfortunately, yes. I don't know why aftermarket dropped the ball on this one. A junkyard may have em too!

[@supersabrosinho]

@@joelcolon2570 also, I'm talking about the side mount specifically. The one next to the timing belt. Other mounts may be ok for aftermarket

[@Scot_in_Otium]

Hey GTSam. If you find that you want to remove that pesky lower rear transmission mount, there is a good TRQ KZbin video that explains how to achieve better clearance between the new trans. mount and frame hard points. You have to loosen some of the subframe components that you bolt the LR Trans mount too. Thanks for the great effort creating the videos. I’m in process of replacing 5 of 6 total mounts. 3 are done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWlooiIjpaWoaM

[@TheBiigBadWolf]

Next time, just reinforce the mounts.... add some 3m window weld(polyurethane), reinforce the mounts and I guarantee you, they will outlast you lollll

[@init211]

How did you remove the battery tray? I removed three bolts but there is something else holding the tray underneath. I'd really appreciate if you point me in the right direction. Thanks for the video!

[@GTSam]

Hey, thanks for watching and commenting! Love to help! If I remember correctly, I think there is a rubber hole below the tray that it pops into on the car so try giving it a little more tug and should pop out.

[@init211]

​@@GTSam So, the battery tray has two horizontally positioned bolts underneath. They are reachable, but I can't even explain the way I've reached them. Lol. Probably most TLs do not have them because some past mechanic was freaked out and refused to put them back.

[@GTSam]

@@init211 well that's interesting. The bolts were under it?

[@seanclarke4061]

Dude 04 tl brothers haha!!! Really appreciate this video as I try diy my two front mounts. Because your video, I know now about the rear mount haha and just didn't even order it. Maybe I'll let acura do it, but I want that smoother shifting goodness that you got after doing the fronts! Thanks awesome video!

[@GTSam]

TL bros gotta stick together! Haha thanks for the positive feedback, always welcomed!

[@seanclarke4061]

@@GTSam Sam, a bad thing happened. I over torqued one of the upper bracket bolts, and I'm pretty sure I can hear the thing knocking over bumps. I should have checked the owners manual! Anyway, I got nervous continuing to jack on the transmission, but it took more clearance than I expected to get the lower front one out. When I removed the upper mount bracket so I could complete the lower install, that's when I noticed it only can hold about 5-10ft lbs before breaking now. Because these cavities are into the frame, is it safe to just try a similar length bolt, but slightly wider?

[@GTSam]

@@seanclarke4061 Oh shoot! No good. If you were using like a huge breaker bar and an extension to the bar, way too much power. But do you think you are able to back it out without busting off the top of the bolt? If the top did bust off after you got it out a little, should then still be able to extract the rest of it with ease. That's a just in case. Or if you don't want to run the risk of breaking anything, might just want to leave it to not have more of a headache? Tough call... Sorry, you'll have to help on the last part of your comment. Which mount are you referring to? The front lower one has the two bolts on the top that go into the trans itself and then the bottom two bolts are welded in. The rear one has the bolts that go into the transmission as well.

[@Pheckphul1]

Does this guy not own any metric sockets? 🤪

[@GTSam]

I'd say no but I remembered I have the big sizes of them that aren't super useful haha.

[@chriztoph3rhammer750]

Hello I just found and watch your video nice work, Can you tell me what CAI this that??

[@GTSam]

Hey, thanks for the post! Glad you liked the video! Sure, the CAI is one from DC Sports. It's a long arm one too so it goes down in front of the driver wheel and gets a good amount of fresh air. It's been really good for years for me.

[@chriztoph3rhammer750]

Oh yea what’s with the hole on the arm of the CAI And which one exactly is it,

[@GTSam]

@@chriztoph3rhammer750 Great question. I've had the CAI for years and driving many miles. The hole is from a welded mount that screws into the body with a wide rubber bumper to help with movement and shock. So, the weld actually broke and made a hole and since it broke, the filter started hitting around and did break off but I was able to use gasket sealer on it and holds really well now. Anyways, the hole was then re welded. It's aluminum, so might be tough. But NOW it's perfect again.

[@cjjehorek1714]

Would love to know the full dimension for those bottom transmission bolts dealership told me 10 mm but you said 14mm in the video.

[@GTSam]

For sure. You mean just what wrench size/socket they are or how long?

[@franciscoborra3003]

Por fa uno de el Acura TSX 2009 de lo soporte de las transiciones

[@elguaguero23]

Just watched a video about this guy dropping the subframe on both side and That gave him enough clearance to install those trans mount

[@GTSam]

That would do it. Sounds like a pretty lengthy procedure.

[@davidp.aguilar7428]

Skip the grinding method, and cut off the top with a Dremel & cutting wheel.

[@GTSam]

I concur. I was trying to save it but didn't happen.

[@georgele872]

thank for the video help alot, for the rear tranx mount , I had the same issued.. after all I made the claim to squeeze the rubber mount and it worked.

[@GTSam]

Excellent!

[@georgele872]

@@GTSam Thank you Sam for sharing does help alot

[@GTSam]

@@georgele872 that makes me happy to hear! I hope to make another helpful video soon for the TL!

[@shlumpgod]

People are saying to get that rear bottom mount in you have to remove the mount on top, is that true?

[@GTSam]

@@shlumpgod if you keep the top one in, it may restrict you on pushing up the transmission.

[@JohnDoe-uk7jy]

Very detailed video thank you very much. I couldn’t really find anyone do the trans mounts, only the engine mounts. Thank you for the stable video shots and zooming in. Good to show the surrounding areas and where the actual thing is.

[@GTSam]

Thanks for watching and the great feedback! What you were saying is what I was aiming for to help people with this fix because I didn't even find videos on this either!

[@kevin2jzzzz203]

What mounts did you buy ? Good video

[@GTSam]

Thanks! The mounts I usually like if I am going 3rd party is Anchor. They have worked well for me for the few times I have used them. Of course, OEM is best but when your car is old like mine and don,t know when it could go, I try not to go TOO crazy with replacement parts. Depends on what it is though.

[@BallOut98GP]

@@GTSam amen brother and great video! I’m in your same situation with 200+ miles but don’t want to drop a grand on OEM motor mounts. Curious how your mounts from Anchor are holding up currently?

[@GTSam]

@@BallOut98GP Hey, thanks for the comment! Hope this info helps ya but the mounts are still good! She still is holding everything in place when I give her the beans!

[@Lavishking714]

Did you use OEM parts?

[@GTSam]

No, I didn't. I say that the top and bottom front mount are good for other brands but the back lower maybe should be OEM due to fitment issues I had with the third party piece I got.

[@glasser2819]

the non-OEM look-alike parts are great to learn how quickly they get wasted. Honda OEM parts are cheap considering the mileage they are good for ! (Tensioners, PCV, Coils, belts...)

[@GTSam]

@@glasser2819 you make a good point! I do prefer Honda/Acura OEM.

[@chipedge]

Thanks for the video. Was able to get all three transmission mounts on. The one that gave you trouble I just left the upper transmission off like you did and then used a pry bar to wedge it in. The non oem mounts were very very tough to line up. I did like how you kept grinding it down. Too bad it didn’t work out.

[@GTSam]

Thanks a lot for the positive feedback! I wasn't fooling when I said they were a bit tricky but glad it all worked out well for you!

[@GIOVANNY434]

Manual o automatic transmission ?

[@GTSam]

Automatic.

[@GIOVANNY434]

@@GTSam my acura tl 2008 automatic does not have those bottom brackets it only has a big one

[@GTSam]

@@GIOVANNY434 Interesting. I believe that can be from they changed their transmissions for model years 2007 to 2008.

[@GIOVANNY434]

@@GTSam Yes I think so

[@vanessalopez4408]

Great video thanks! Where did you order parts from?

[@GTSam]

Thanks for the replay and watching! I ordered the parts from RockAuto. Definitely did not go super cheap on them but a little more middle of the road. The brand I like is Anchor, they seem to have good quality items and I used them a few times in the past. Be careful for the rear bottom one, like I said in the video, might be best for OEM on that one since the size of the cheaper ones might be too big (as you saw my struggle).

[@1jsaid647]

Hey ur a god send thank you for taking the time to show us Acura TL type s 3rd gen ethicists how to get to the tran mounts but I was curious where could a fellow find those paper instructions u briefly showed at 4:40 titled “ATF temp sensor replacement”, thank you in advanced!

[@GTSam]

Thanks a lot! Super glad to help out! As for those extra instructions, those are official Acura shop manual papers. Sometimes, if you search exactly what you want, you might be able to find a Google image of someones scan.

[@luisfontanez1770]

@@GTSam will these fit 2008 tl type s. Also will oem fit the type s because your is a 2006 tl. I’ve searched but they say does not fit after I’m about to hit the pay button. Oem is one thing, aftermarket parts pop up as a match untill it’s time to buy or to late. 2008 tl type s owner. After market or oem I just need them to fit. If I could get a mix batch and save money great. Just need them to fit because my mechanic likes to do as many job as many times as possible lol. He’ll charge me for the job twice if it don’t fit lol.

[@GTSam]

@@luisfontanez1770 you got a good car there but noooooo. The transmission mounts for mine and similar base model years are not the same. The Type S looks to use different trans mounts. Even me just looking quick, the part numbers are not the same. Too risky to chance it. Worse case, you order the wrong one and doesn't fit.

[@GTSam]

@@luisfontanez1770 gonna go out on a limb here and say those mounts look less complicated for a Type S but this is just visually speaking. If you do got non-oem, don't get cheapest of cheap. I like Anchor brand, they've been good to me for multiple cars.

[@mattm2411]

k nah you cant just give up and not change it

[@GTSam]

I hear ya. I will probably go back and change with the OEM one but boy it was tough to just get that part in and out of it's spot.

[@shlumpgod]

Was the transmission jacked up when you removed the very simple mount?

[@GTSam]

Yes, all the mounts were removed with the transmission being lifted a little. Doesn't need much for that one but it will make your life much easier.

[@shlumpgod]

@@GTSam I tried the bottom two yesterday using your video and my bolts for the front mount underneath are stripped and the other mount was still near impossible to put in for me as well. I got the part from autozone and jacked up the transmission as much as I could but still nothing. Im gonna see if a mechanic can get it done this week

[@GTSam]

@@shlumpgod Oh wow, how did they get stripped? That's stinks. Sorry about that. The rear bottom one is a special one. I still think if it was a Honda OEM one, we would have better chances. You'll have to let me know how your mechanic does with getting the mount in then!

[@luisfontanez1770]

@@shlumpgod still waiting on your response for us that years later are tackling the same issues

[@abdelgroupierre6253]

Huge help brother thank you.

[@GTSam]

Anytime! Glad to help!

[@speakbigtruth9383]

Every Honda I get needs new mounts. They suck.

[@GTSam]

It's looking more and more like that. Which Hondas/Acuras have you had?

[@speakbigtruth9383]

@@GTSam civics, accords, CRV s, odessey, and Acuras. They all suck. Motor mounts and transmission problems. I’ve owned them all.

[@GTSam]

@@speakbigtruth9383 all the cars suck or mounts? Haha

[@speakbigtruth9383]

@@GTSam You must be a Honda fanatic

[@GTSam]

@@speakbigtruth9383 I'd say maybe just a fan. For Hondas, only have TL and a Civic. Have a Toyota now too (see other video) but I like them. I also just know then after all the work I've been doing on them all.

[@GuzmanJornan]

Quick questions for the 2007 Acura TL type s is the same thing 3 mounts just like tht?

[@GTSam]

Believe it or not, I think so. Looking at them they seem to be the same all around but still just make sure you specify your make and model when purchasing so you get the right ones, just in case.

[@GuzmanJornan]

@@GTSam okay thank you bro I appreciate the responsey

[@GuzmanJornan]

@@GTSam response* lol

[@GTSam]

@@GuzmanJornan let me know how it goes!

[@GuzmanJornan]

@@GTSam definitely will👌

[@haloreach7]

For some reason I thought the subframe had to drop to do those lower mounts I was mad because I had the subframe off when I replaced my transmission but couldn't wait on parts when re assembling. I'm def doing these mounts next week.

[@GTSam]

Good luck! Glad the video could help! You should be able to complete it no problem.

[@maestro4086]

I thought these TLs only have 2 transmission mounts?

[@GTSam]

Looks like there are three. Also, three motor mounts as well.

[@maestro4086]

Found out that a Manual transmission has 3 and a automatic has 2

[@GTSam]

Huh... Interesting.

[@PackerFan52]

Is 06 the same as 07 and 08?

[@GTSam]

I would say it is but I would still do research and just cross reference the parts from '06 to '07 and '08. If it's a manual or a Type-S, most likely different. Again, it might just take some quick research.

[@BradAgostinelli]

Is your tl a manual?

[@GTSam]

No, it isn't. Just an automatic.

[@OldSkoolSP]

Super-helpful, man. I'm doing my motor mounts at the same time, so hopefully that rear transmission mount won't be too much of a hassle. Your vid probably saved me a lot of time. Definitely going to look out for the bolt lengths on that rear mount since I'm using non-OEM parts.

[@GTSam]

Hey, thanks! Great to hear! I'm curious if you'll do better or same than me with non-oem mounts. Try it out and report back!

[@TheMacshep]

It’s best or loosen the bolts before jacking the trans or engine up so there’s no tension

[@GTSam]

You're right! In my case, it didn't matter since all the mounts were shot so they weren't really holding anything anyways.

[@denisgonzalezblandon1538]

great video bro! will help me replace mine on my 06, keep up the great work.

[@GTSam]

Thanks! Let me know how it goes!

[@shlumpgod]

I just replaced my upper transmission mount and I’m seeing some comments saying it’s best to do the 2 bottom ones with the top mount off. What do you think?

[@julioprado6763]

Was your car making a clunking noise while you driving ? Or any kind of noise ?

[@GTSam]

In my situation, the transmission did, and still does, drive good but it was just when I would do my sport shift mode and tell it to shift up or down in higher RPM's the trans would clunk a little rough. Not like internal components were bad, just that like something was loose and knocking around. Especially in 3rd gear doing down to 2nd. Overall, it helped clean that up all around! I was pleased. Now, if I got that terrible lower-rear one replaced, it might be even better! haha

[@paulk.8537]

Your info "SO" might be worthwhile"SO", BUT, couldn't stand "SO" listening to you say "SO" every 10 words "SO ! "SO" The End ! "SO"

[@GTSam]

SO... About that... Really glad you liked it and hope my VERY FIRST VIDEO helped with changing transmission mounts on your Acura! SO glad you commented! It helps SO much.

[@luisfontanez1770]

How so made you so uncomfortable that it makes you so angry and upset that you have to comment something so so not relevant towards the goal of this video. So so sad 😞 So not cool. So low..

[@michaelzieschang7339]

no kidding, guy takes the time to help others with this project and u attempt to poo on him for saying "so" a bit too much for you--clown