Special Tools Required

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 71.5mm 07GAD-SE00100
Snap Ring Pliers 07LGC-0010100

Remove the reverse idler gear assembly (see REVERSE IDLER GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
To remove the third shaft bearing, expand the snap ring using snap ring pliers, then push the bearing out using the 15 x 135 L driver handle and the 71.5 mm oil seal driver attachment. Do not remove the snap ring unless it is necessary to clean the groove in the transmission housing.

Fig 1: Expanding Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Plier
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.