Exedy OE 2010-2014 Acura TL V6 AWD Clutch Kit
The Exedy OE HCK1012 is a factory-style replacement clutch for the 2010-2014 Acura TL SH-AWD with the six-speed manual, the 3.7L V6 sedan that Acura sold in small numbers alongside the automatic. Owners usually come looking for it when the original clutch begins to slip in the upper gears, judders when pulling away on a hill, or the pedal engagement point has moved. If you want the car to drive exactly the way it did new, with the stock pedal and the stock smoothness, an OE replacement is the right choice rather than a performance kit.
For the 2010 model year Acura added a close-ratio six-speed manual to the SH-AWD TL and designed a self-adjusting dual-mass clutch system for it, aimed at more holding power and better modulation than the previous generation. The 3.7L J37 in this car makes 305 hp, and all of it passes through the clutch to the transmission and the SH-AWD system. The factory setup uses a rigid, non-sprung disc because the dual-mass flywheel does the job of absorbing engine pulses with its internal springs. Exedy's OE line is built as a direct replacement for original equipment, so HCK1012 is meant to go back on the factory dual-mass flywheel and renew the worn friction parts while keeping the stock pedal and engagement.
Worn clutches do not set trouble codes, so start with a road test: in fourth gear at about 2,000 rpm, press the throttle to the floor and watch the tachometer. If it climbs ahead of road speed, the disc is slipping. Check the clutch fluid reservoir and look for a leak at the slave cylinder, since hydraulic faults cause drag and hard shifting rather than slip. Because this car uses a dual-mass flywheel, also listen for idle rattle and clunks at shutdown; those point at the flywheel, which should be judged when the transmission is out. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the load test, and manual transmission repair cost helps you budget a clutch and flywheel job on an AWD car. Known model issues are summarized on our Acura TL transmission problems page.
Our listing covers the 2010-2014 Acura TL V6 AWD, which means the SH-AWD 3.7L with the six-speed manual. The manual was not offered on the front-drive 3.5L TL in these years, and automatic TLs use a flexplate and torque converter with no clutch, so this kit does not apply to them. It also does not fit the 2004-2008 TL six-speed, which uses a different clutch. If your car has had a transmission or flywheel change, or you are not sure which drivetrain you have, send us the year and VIN before ordering. More clutch parts are in our rebuild kits section.
| Brand | Exedy |
| Part number | HCK1012 |
| Fits | Exedy OE 2010-2014 Acura TL V6 AWD Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Tl V6 Awd (2010-2014) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. In 2010-2014 the six-speed manual was offered only on the SH-AWD 3.7L TL. Front-drive and automatic TLs do not use this clutch.
Only if it is worn, noisy or has excess play. Exedy states dual-mass flywheels cannot be resurfaced, so a worn one has to be replaced rather than machined.
It is not the intended setup. The factory design uses a rigid disc that relies on the dual-mass flywheel to absorb vibration, and this OE kit is meant to replace that system. A single-mass flywheel should be paired with a sprung-disc performance kit.
No. Exedy OE kits are built to match original equipment, so pedal effort and engagement stay like stock.
Exedy recommends about 500 miles of city driving or 1,000 miles of highway driving before hard launches or towing.
Check the slave cylinder for leaks, inspect the dual-mass flywheel, look for rear main seal leaks, and replace the clutch fluid when you bleed the system.
