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Use these steps as a GENERAL guide to locate and install the K-Series Detent springs.
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The transmission pictured is a K20A2 trans case. The detent spring locations will be the same for the K20A/A2/A3 & Z1 case. The K24 & K20Z3 transmission cases are slightly different, but all are in a similar spot.
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You may need to remove the engine mount if you are doing this install while the transmission is still in the car. Some installs, like the Acura TSX CL7/CL9 can be accomplished without removing the mount.
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Remove each of the three gear selector detent springs. On the K-Series transmission, they are located on the top of the trans case.
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Once you remove the detent spring housing, remove it slowly making sure no dirt or debris fall into the case.
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Be sure to keep the washer in place and do not lose it.
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Swap the stock, silver spring for the longer black HR detent spring. The ball detent should remain inside of the transmission case.
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Once you have changed all three springs, thread the bolts back in by hand.
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Be VERY CAREFUL, these are thin-walled bolts that can strip very easily.
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Use a torque wrench and tighten to 16 lbf-ft (29 N-m / 3.0 kgf-m). Do NOT over tighten as the bolts will break.
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