Replacing the Acura TL Clutch Pt 1

[@tralent]

Just finished doing this job using your videos (along with AHC's) and just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this series. I also did it on jack stands and for those wondering how to get the subframe passed the jack stand, just use another small jack (I used a scissor jack) on the oil pan. Took a while to start up, but no issues whatsoever. Car shifts like absolute butter. Make sure to do it right yall; Hondabond, Honda Super High Temp Grease, OEM throwout bearing, and change rear main seals while you're in there. Best of luck!

[@lyncunningham8255]

I admire your ingenuity and willingness to get it done yourself. You also confirmed my decision to spend more money than I have to get it done by people who have the tools and the shop.

[@josephkrajicek2876]

Same here Acura had to make it retarded.

[@srg877]

Looking forward to the rest of this series!! I've been putting off my TL clutch job, these videos give me motivation.

[@MtGarage]

Thanks man! Pt2 is dropping tomorrow! I'm really enjoying the process so far, but ya it is alot of work haha. I'm replacing a few other things while I've got it all torn apart so it's taking a little extra time. Good luck with your project and let us know how it goes!

[@jthemechanic626]

You only need that special tool if you are using a old pressure plate that has adjusted its self. the new one is redy ro install.

[@HondaSolutions]

The pressure plate is not set from LUK. You have to set it to completely “out” or you will have issues.

[@Rundark-]

Oh no! Not the self adjusting clutch! Almost four years later, how is it holding up?

[@MtGarage]

It's holding up fantastically! Clutch still grips strong, I've got over 50,000km on it now

[@Rundark-]

@@MtGarage That's good to hear, I'm looking at maybe buying an '03 Accord V6 coupe that needs a clutch. So while pricing the parts, I ran across some info about the self adjusting clutch failing. They make a non adjusting one that I would put in it if I decide to go through with the deal. I really appreciate you making that video, you have the only one that remotely addresses the undertaking of this issue. the only other one I found deals with the four cylinder model. I had to do a clutch in my first gen Hyundai Accent and had to do kinda the same removal process. When I got to the part where I had to support the engine, I used some steel pipe I found laying around. It worked quite well and didn't scratch the finish. Something to keep in mind if you find yourself doing another one of those jobs. Thanks again man and have a great day.

[@MtGarage]

I hope that V6 Accord works out for you, those are cool cars. It's a lot of work to replace the clutch but if you've done a similar job before it should be no problem for you. Best of luck!

[@lancemartin9221]

Nice video, some pointers for you. When trying to brake a ball joint stud or tie rod stud loose crack the knuckle with a hammer couple times, almost always breaks em loose. Also invest in a good air hammer and an acetylene torch. In the rust belt we need those 2 tools more than anything. You can buy a small torch kit with the tanks for 400$. Air hammer 170$. Well worth it if you are a diy.

[@MtGarage]

Thanks for the advice. I actually did try hitting the knuckle with a hammer but this one happened to be too corroded in!

[@lancemartin9221]

@@MtGarage ahh gotchya. It really is unreal what rust can do. We have a shop here in wisconsin, its amazing how rust can seize a metal line into a plastic fitting. But thanks for the video, someone called about putting a clutch in his acura tl and wanted to see how much of a pain it was.

[@thronewalker1153]

You just have to use a ball joint remover tool. They work the best. I tried heat. I tried hammers. Nothing seemed to work but the ball joint tool. I live in the rust belt.

[@timbo0755]

Hey I’m just seeing this video and I was wondering if you have had any issues with that clutch kit and flywheel without the special tool for the pressure plate to adjust it since you installed the clutch ?

[@MtGarage]

I'm still driving the car with the same clutch 50,000km later and it works great!

[@krismartinez2685]

Hello, i just started this job today but i got stuck when i had to remove the steering joint from the pinion shaft. I removed the bolt but for some reason the joint seems to be stuck. Theres play so i dont think its rusted or tight but it doesnt move past like 5mm, does anyone know why this might be?

[@mercenary2318]

I just had a clutch installed on my 2012 acura tl. Sh awd. After install today. It would not go into any gear. Engine on or off.

[@MosesGrams]

any chance there’s a link to that service manual or is it pretty easy to find?

[@youandiryan]

I am assuming this is almost the exact procedure as my Honda Accord 6 Speed coupe? Since they're almost identical. It looks like all the components on the motor are in the exact same place and the only thing that is different is one says Honda and one says Acura. And your displacement a little bigger

[@MtGarage]

I believe for the similar year/generation it should be pretty much identical for the Accord 6MT. They're both J series motors and the same trans

[@youandiryan]

@@MtGarage thanks for the awesome video brother. Looks like you're in Alberta in the video Haha. I am from Calgary.

[@MtGarage]

Manitoba actually, but similar weather haha.

[@mercenary2318]

What size motor. I have 3.7 sh awd i need a new clutch and flywheel

[@MtGarage]

This is a 3.2, FWD. Not sure if it would be similar at all

[@owhite97]

How much was the flywheel and what website did you get it from ??? I would appreciate it thank you

[@MtGarage]

I used rockauto.com, can't remember what I paid

[@owhite97]

Mt Garage Alright sweet Thank you I have a 2015 Accord 6 speed manual v6 and the Oem flywheel is $900 from Honda but they use LUK and the LUK one from auto geek is $200if its the same then I might as well get the 200 one

[@MtGarage]

I'm happy with my Luk flywheel so far!

[@owhite97]

Mt Garage Glad to hear that ! i love the white TL so clean Im a huge J series fan also

[@thronewalker1153]

@@owhite97 $212 for luk flywheel on rock auto

[@Manradical14]

I just replaced my axles and I made up this technique (I haven't seen youtube videos or fourms that mention this), but I'm not sure if its bad for the parts or not :P But basically what I did was leave the strut fork bolt in. Then I would take off the lower ball joint castle nut and with a floor jack apply upwards pressure on the brake rotor. After compressing the strut maybe 2-4 inches I just tapped the lower control arm with a hammer and the lower ball joint popped right out.

[@MtGarage]

I'm sure that would work, I've actually used that technique in the past. In this case the ball joint was waaay too seized for that to work

[@thronewalker1153]

The ball joint tool is the easiest way.

[@pd00777]

Good God, it's that cold in the garage with the heater on???

[@MtGarage]

Haha yes it gets pretty cold out here

[@dayshontgodhurtt9823]

can you link me the removal/repir manual for the transmission please, ive googled and searched acurazine but i cant find it anywhere.

[@MtGarage]

Give this link a try: acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-manual-2004-2008-acura-tl-sharing-all-926323/

[@joshuasaunders1376]

what the part number for the clutch

[@MtGarage]

Luk 08047 is the part i used

[@rnb83rnb]

I need the manual with numbers of torqe/ft-lbs ..i chanching flywheel and clutch inmy Accord qp V6 6mt :( Somebody?

[@MtGarage]

You should be able to find a manual online if you Google search Acura TL service manual. The forums usually have them

[@xaviermunozcontrolla5299]

Do you have to take off the starter?

[@MtGarage]

Yes you need to remove the starter, the starter bolts are also trans to engine bolts so the trans will not separate without removing it

[@xaviermunozcontrolla5299]

Thank you man this is a lot of help

[@xaviermunozcontrolla5299]

I’m doing a clutch replacement on a V6 Accord and it’s all practically the same so this helps a lot

[@AlexandrosKAG]

Any one know ware this online service manual can be found??? we are doing out 04 acura tl right now!! thanks!

[@MtGarage]

I found it on the AcuraZine forums, but you can probably find a Haynes or Chilton for a few bucks. Definitely worth it

[@DKL3825]

04 Acura 6MT, noticed the clutch starting to slip under hard accel or trying to be stupid and wear out my tires. Just hit 175k Miles. I believe it’s original. Did timing belt at 158k, way later than recommended, but got the car at 139k and dealer said there’s no record of the tbelt being done. Got the OE Aisin kit and W.P. So far so good. Now for the clutch. Then some Bisimoto cams.

[@supersabrosinho]

Great video man! Looking forward to more content from you. Do you think this is the same procedure for the 4th generation TL? I own a 11 6MT and don't want to let anyone else touch it for repairs

[@MtGarage]

Thanks man! I'm not sure how similar the 06 and 11 are, but I would imagine it's very similar with a few extra sensors and such on your car. Definitely worth buying a service manual for your car, it will help you so much

[@AutoTechHec]

Where did you get the FSM? Please let me know I need one lol

[@MtGarage]

If you Google 2006 Acura TL service manual you should find a link in a forum somewhere. You can also purchase a Helms or Chilton from RockAuto or eBay/Amazon

[@DKL3825]

Going to build some 2x4 “cribs” to get the car up quite a ways instead of just Jack stand height.

[@bryan_nfs5593]

U should have hammered the lower control arm nearest to the ball joint. And it will loosen it.

[@MtGarage]

I definitely did try that technique several times, this one was just too corroded for that to work

[@UNDERFUNDEDGARAGE]

But you're in Canada saying wicked and we're in San Diego saying dude.

[@MtGarage]

That's the only difference I can see haha!

[@ManuelCamarena0725]

I’m not a mechanic but I’m broke. I have tools. I can’t figure out how to remove the shift linkage and slave cylinder out. Next I’ll try n lift the car and remove the bottom muffler part.

[@MtGarage]

You might want to checkout acurazine.com for a service manual. This will show you how to remove those things

[@ManuelCamarena0725]

@@MtGarage thanks! I’ll check it out today! The slave cylinder you left it connected, just pushed to the side?

[@MtGarage]

Yes you can leave the clutch hydraulic system fully connected, you're just removing the few bolts that hold the slave to the trans then move it out of the way. You may want to hold it back with a bungee strap or string so it's not in the way when dropping the transmission

[@topperharlee718]

You're a braver man than I am!

[@cloroxnotbleach4451]

Now that it’s warmer outside I can actually start to work on it 1:55:🌬

[@boogazincorporated]

tiny what?? lmao @1:18

[@killer350dz]

Great job mate!

[@MtGarage]

Thank you my friend

[@jeffsimpson5067]

You’re a patient man. Nice job and good video. Ps- I hate cold

[@UNDERFUNDEDGARAGE]

1k subs right around the corner. How is it we we a h22 ek hatch and a tl on our channels. Lol

[@MtGarage]

Haha we've both got really good taste apparently 🤙🤙

[@jthemechanic626]

that would suck to do that on the ground!

[@ytmaxxammo8591]

This video is wicked sick! 😁 Like me I can tell your from NE Bro! Thanks for the info. NEEDED this ✌🏽

[@jthemechanic626]

small blow torch and a little heat it will come apart with ease. I really can't watch people work like this.

[@codyricard4769]

Dude.. I just need to know how to do the job. No need to small talk lol just for future reference

[@paulmogendi3168]

That's dumb all that to replace a clutch might as well have an automatic

[@MtGarage]

That's one way of looking at it... but automatics aren't perfect either. Replacing one of those would be the same (or more) amount of work

[@mamaluigi2064]

Dude paying a mechanic to do this job Just decimates your wallet It's like almost $2,000 And to think Honda wants to do this every 100k miles just to replace a clutch You think they could have engineered it to make it a little bit easier to access the clutch but nope

[@thronewalker1153]

I know a shop that will do it for $500 labor. Cost you $450 for clutch disc pressure plate and flywheel. So $1000 total.

[@mamaluigi2064]

@@thronewalker1153 is he in California?