reman unit.***Acura Truck RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

reman unit.***Acura Truck RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

A/T - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

A/T Engagement Shock or Noise? Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an A/T for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable S/M to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the S/M has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead:

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.

reman unit. ***Acura ZDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

reman unit. ***Acura ZDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

A/T - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

A/T Engagement Shock or Noise? Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an A/T for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable S/M to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the S/M has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead:

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.

Disclaimer***Acura Truck RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

Disclaimer***Acura Truck RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

A/T - Whining Noise Information

Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny A/T? Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed A/Ts returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary A/T replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot:

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional A/T with a rear differential. The transaxle combines A/T and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional A/T with a rear differential.

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^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

Disclaimer***Acura RL V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

Disclaimer***Acura RL V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

A/T - Whining Noise Information

Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny A/T? Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed A/Ts returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary A/T replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot:

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional A/T with a rear differential. The transaxle combines A/T and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional A/T with a rear differential.

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^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

Disclaimer***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

Disclaimer***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

A/T - Whining Noise Information

Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny A/T? Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed A/Ts returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary A/T replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot:

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional A/T with a rear differential. The transaxle combines A/T and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional A/T with a rear differential.

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^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. ***Acura ZDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. ***Acura ZDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

A/T - Whining Noise Information

Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny A/T? Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed A/Ts returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary A/T replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot:

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional A/T with a rear differential. The transaxle combines A/T and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional A/T with a rear differential.

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

reman unit.***Acura RL V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

reman unit.***Acura RL V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

A/T - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

A/T Engagement Shock or Noise? Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an A/T for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable S/M to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the S/M has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead:

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.

reman unit.***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date 061001

reman unit.***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date 061001

AT - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

AT Engagement Shock or Noise Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an AT for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable SM to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the SM has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.

Disclaimer***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

Disclaimer***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date: 061001

A/T - Whining Noise Information

Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny A/T? Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed A/Ts returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary A/T replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot:

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional A/T with a rear differential. The transaxle combines A/T and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional A/T with a rear differential.

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^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date 061001

Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-04 Date 061001

AT - Whining Noise Information

Whiny AT Consider This Before Ordering a Reman

Got a vehicle in your shop for a whiny AT Before you go off and order a reman unit, you need to consider a few things first. Our reman center has

found that 30 to 40 percent of the failed ATs returned for noise problems turned out being NTF after inspection.

To avoid unnecessary AT replacement, here are some general front-wheel-drive facts you need to think about as you troubleshoot

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a conventional AT with a rear differential. The transaxle combines AT and differential

gears, shafts, and bearings into a compact package that's mounted right next to the passenger compartment. Because the transaxle is so close to

the passenger compartment, the noise from the transaxle is more evident than the noise from a conventional AT with a rear differential.

^ Front-wheel-drive vehicles can transmit wheel bearing, tire, and transaxle noises into the passenger compartment more readily than vehicles with

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rear wheel drive. Test-drive both your client's vehicle and an identical known good vehicle for comparison. Some noises can take up to 20 miles

of highway-speed driving to duplicate, so hang in there and be patient. If the noise level is the same in both vehicles, don't bother ordering a

reman unit.***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

reman unit.***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

A/T - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

A/T Engagement Shock or Noise? Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an A/T for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable S/M to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the S/M has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead:

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.

reman unit.***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

reman unit.***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # SN061000-07 Date: 061001

A/T - Shock Or Noise When Engaging

A/T Engagement Shock or Noise? Neutralize the Engine Mounts

To cut down on engine noise and vibration, the subframe and engine mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the passenger compartment. If

any of the subframe mounts or engine mounts are binding, they can increase engagement shock, transmission noise, or engine vibration.

Before you replace an A/T for an engagement shock or noise complaint, test-drive an identical known-good vehicle to make sure the shock or noise

isn't just a normal characteristic. If your service client's vehicle is worse compared to the known-good vehicle, refer to the applicable S/M to

neutralize the engine mounts. If the S/M has no such procedure, then follow these steps instead:

1. Loosen the main engine mounting bolts until they're just finger-tight.

2. Start the engine, and set the parking brake.

3. Apply the brakes, and then shift back and forth between Drive and Reverse several times.

4. Shift to Park, and shut off the engine.