RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
Valve Body: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Clunk During 1st To 2nd Gear Upshift
02-004
July 8, 2002
Applies To:
1998 3.5RL - Above VIN JH4KA9...WC010839
1999-01 3.5RL - ALL
2002 3.5RL - From VIN JH4KA9...2C000001 thru JH4KA9...2C008332
Clunk During 1St to 2nd Upshift
(Replaces S/B 98-012, Shift Shock, Judder, or Noise During 1st to 2nd Upshift, dated April 27, 1998)
SYMPTOM
A clunk during light throttle upshifts from 1st to 2nd gear.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Characteristic of the second gear accumulator design.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the secondary valve body.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda ATF-Z1: P/N 08200-9001
PARTS INFORMATION
Secondary Valve Body kit: P/N 27700-P5D-305 [kit contains a secondary valve body (filters for the throttle separator plate and shift valve solenoids A
and B are pre-mounted); spring guide with spring; 1st and 2nd accumulator springs; 1st and 2nd accumulator covers (0-rings for the covers are
pre-mounted); and mounting bolts for the accumulator covers.]
In addition to the kit, you need these parts:
0-ring (10.7 x 1.9 mm) (2 required for shift solenoid valves A and B): P/N 91308-PY4-003
ATF Pan Gasket: P/N 21813-P5H-000
Drain Plug Washer (18 mm): P/N 90471-PX4-000
0-ring (19.8 x 1.9 mm) (for ATF strainer):
P/N 91308-PA9-003
0-ring (27.5 x 2.4 mm) (for harness connector):
P/N 91311-PY4-003
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 27700-P5D-030
Defect Code:
091
