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POWERFLOW.............................................................................................................................. 3

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS........................................................................................................... 7

TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................................ 12

SOLENOID CHECKS.................................................................................................................. 41

HYDRAULIC TEST...................................................................................................................... 44

PRESSURE CHECKS.................................................................................................................. 53

TEARDOWN................................................................................................................................. 56

VALVE BODY................................................................................................................................ 70

COMPONENTS............................................................................................................................ 80

ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................... 100

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 INTRODUCTION
L5 - PL5X
ACURA LEGEND 1990

The Legend transmission is a computer controlled 4 speed front wheel drive transaxle with one reverse speed and a
converter clutch. The electronic control system consists of an automatic control unit, sensors and 4 solenoids. Shifting and
lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The teardown - assembly and trouble
shooting is covered in this manual.

We wish to thank Honda

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that have made this booklet possible.
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The information and part numbers contained in this booklet have
been carefully compiled from industry sources known for their
reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee its accuracy.

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