ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 1997, Model line: NSX, Model: ACURA NSX 1997Pages: 1503, PDF Size: 57.08 MB
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Security Alarm System
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Stereo Sound System
CD Changer Removal
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Push the lock lever.
3. Remove the mounting bolt.
4. Remove the DIN cord from the CD changer.
CD CHANGER
5. Remove the CD changer bracket mounting nuts,
then remove the CD changer.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When you check a right taillight, perform bulb
check of a right taillight according to the following pro-
cedures.
1. Push the lock lever.
2. Loosing the mounting bolt.
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Chassis and Paint Codes
Manufacturer, Make and
Type of Vehicle
JH4: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.ACURA, passenger vehicle
Line, Body, and Engine Type
NA1: NSX-T/C30A1
NA2: NSX-T/C32B1
Body Type and Transmission Type
1: Open Top/6-speed Manual
2: Open Top/4-speed Automatic
Vehicle Grade (Series)
6: NSX-T
Check Digit
Model Year
5: 2005
Factory Code
S: Suzuka Factory in JAPAN
Serial Number
U.S. model: 000001~
Canada model: 800001~
Vehicle Identification Number
000001S5*62NA1JH4
Engine Type
C30A1: 3.0 L DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine
C32B1: 3.2 L DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine
Serial Number
C30A1: 8140001~
C32B1: 3140001~
Engine Number
8140001-C30A1
Transmission Type
SR8M: 6-speed Manual Transmission
MR9A: 4-speed Automatic Transmission
Serial Number
SR8M: 8000001~
MR9A: 9500001~
Transmission Number
8000001-SR8M
Paint Code
Paint Code Color
NH-547 Berlina Black
NH-565 Grand Prix White
NH-630M Silverstone Metallic
B510P Long Beach Blue Pearl
R-510 New Formula Red
Y-65P
YR-536P
Paint Code
Vehicle Identification Number
Safety Standard Certification
Vehicle Identification Number and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification
COLOR Y-65P
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Rio Yellow Pearl
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Imola Orange Pearl
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EIdentification Number Locations
ENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
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Example:
50ST (50 States) and CANADIAN
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA INTERIM
NON-TIER 2 BIN 9 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005
MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR
NEW LEV I PASSENGER CARS.
Engine Family:
Model Year
5: 2005
Manufacturer
HNX: Honda
Type
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Displacement
Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:
Model Year
5: 2005
Manufacturer
HNX: Honda
Type
R: EVAP/ORVR
Canister Work Capacity (grams)
Sequence Characters
Under-hood Emissions Control Label
Emission Group Identification Engine and Evaporative Families
CJE03.2VHNX5
AAA0152RHNX5
PBY – A08
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Standards and Service Limits
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD (NEW)SERVICE LIMIT
CompressionCheck the engine with the Minimumstarter cranking Maximum variation
kPa (kgf/cm
2, psi)
980 (10.0, 142)
200 (2.0, 28)
Cylinder headWarpage
Height—150.95 – 151.05 (5.943 – 5.947)0.05 (0.002)—
CamshaftEnd play
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance
Total runout
Cam lobe height M/T IN Primary Mid
Secondary
EX Primary Mid
Secondary
A/T IN Primary Mid
Secondary
EX Primary Mid
Secondary0.05 – 0.15 (0.002 – 0.006)
0.050 – 0.089 (0.002 – 0.004)
0.03 (0.0012) max.
37.086 (1.4601)
38.037 (1.4975)
37.326 (1.4695)
36.559 (1.4393)
37.398 (1.4724)
36.741 (1.4465)
37.266 (1.4672)
37.655 (1.4825)
37.504 (1.4765)
36.559 (1.4393)
37.398 (1.4724)
36.741 (1.4465)0.5 (0.02)
0.15 (0.006)
0.04 (0.0016)
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ValveValve clearance IN EX
Valve stem O.D. IN EX
Stem-to-guide clearance IN EX0.15 – 0.19 (0.006 – 0.007)*3
0.17 – 0.21 (0.007 – 0.008)*3
5.475 – 5.485 (0.2156 – 0.2159)
5.45 – 5.46 (0.2146 – 0.2150)
0.025 – 0.055 (0.001 – 0.002)
0.05 – 0.08 (0.002 – 0.003)—
—
5.445 (0.2144)
5.42 (0.2134)
0.08 (0.003)
0.11 (0.004)
Valve seatWidth INEX
Stem installed height IN EX0.80 – 1.00 (0.031 – 0.039)
1.25 – 1.55 (0.049 – 0.061)
41.55 – 42.35 (1.6358 – 1.6673)
41.55 – 42.35 (1.6358 – 1.6673)1.5 (0.059)
2.0 (0.079)
42.435 (1.6707)
42.435 (1.6707)
Valve springFree length M/T IN Outer
Inner
EX
A/T IN EX43.23 (1.7020)*1
43.24 (1.7024)*2
39.79 (1.5665)*1
39.82 (1.5677)*2
46.00 (1.8110)*1
45.98 (1.8102)*2
44.59 (1.7555)*1
44.60 (1.7559)*2
47.40 (1.8661)*1
47.43 (1.8673)*2—
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Valve guideI.D. IN and EX
Installed height IN and EX5.51 – 5.53 (0.2169 – 0.2177)
13.75 – 14.25 (0.541 – 0.561)5.53 (0.218)—
Rocker armArm-to-shaft Primary and Secondary IN and EXclearance Mid IN and EX0.025 – 0.052 (0.0010 – 0.0020)
0.024 – 0.053 (0.0009 – 0.0021)0.08 (0.003)
0.08 (0.003)
M/T: Manual Transmission A/T: Automatic Transmission
*1: NIHON HATSUJO made, *2: CHUO HATSUJO made.
*3: Measured between the rocker arm and camshaft.
Cylinder Head/Valve Train — Section 6
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TDesign Specifications
(cont’d)
ITEMMETRICENGLISH
DIMENSIONSOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Track F/R
Ground clearance
Seating capacity4,425 mm 174.2 in
1,810 mm 71.3 in
1,170 mm 46.1 in
2,530 mm 99.6 in
1,510/1,540 mm 59.4/60.6 in
130 mm 5.1 in
2
WEIGHT (USA)
Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Torque converter
239 cm
237.0 sq in
CLUTCHClutch M/T
A/T
Clutch lining area M/T
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
NOTES
Gear reduction/DENSO
1.4 kW
12 V
30 seconds
Counterclockwise as viewed
from gear end
4.75 kg 10.47 lbs
ENGINEWater cooled, 4-stroke DOHC VTEC
gasoline engine
90 °V6-cylinder, transverse
93.0 x 78.0 mm 3.66 x 3.07 in
90.0 x 78.0 mm 3.54 x 3.07 in
3,179 cm
3(cc) 194 cu in
2,977 cm3(cc) 182 cu in
10.2
Belt driven DOHC
Forced and wet sump
Premium UNLEADED grade gasoline
with 91 Pump Octane Number
or higher
STARTERType/Make
Normal output
Nominal voltage
Hour rating
Direction of rotation
Weight
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Synchronized 6 speed forward 1 reverse
Electronically controlled
4-speed forward automatic 1 reverse
Direct 1 : 1Transmission M/T
A/T
Primary reduction
Manual AutomaticType
3.066 2.611
1.956 1.551
1.428 1.025
1.125 0.684
0.914—
0.717—
3.186 1.909Gear ratio 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
Single helical gear
4.062 4.428
TRANSMISSION
Final reduction Gear type
Gear ratio
Type
Cylinder arrangement
Bore and strokeC32B1 engine
C30A1 engine
DisplacementC32B1 engine
C30A1 engine
Compression ratio
Valve train
Lubrication system
Fuel required
M/T 1,630 kg 3,593 lbs
A/T 1,655 kg 3,649 lbs
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Design Specification
ITEMMETRICENGLISH
AIR CONDITIONINGCooling capacity
Conditions:
Compressor RPM
Outside air temperature
Outside air humidity
Condenser air temperature
Condenser air velocity
Blower capacity4,000 Kcal/h 15,872 BTU/h
1,800 rpm
27 °C 81 °F
50 %
35 °C 95 °F
4.5 m/sec 14.8 ft/sec
420 m
3/h 15,540 cu-ft/h
Independent double wishbone with compli-
ance pivot, coil spring with stabilizer
Independent double wishbone,
coil spring with stabilizer
Telescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filledSUSPENSIONType, front
Type, rear
Shock absorber, front and rear
Evaporator Type
Air temperatureCorrugated fin type
19.5 °C 67 °F
Compressor Type/Make
No. of cylinders
Capacity
Max. speed
Lubricant capacity
NOTES
Swash-plate type/DENSO
10
155.3 cc/rev 9.47 cu-in/rev
7,600 rpm
160 mL 5 1/3 fl oz,
5.6 lmp oz
At 12 V
Air-mix type
Sirocco fan
178 W/12 V
Infinity variable
460 m
3/h 16,247 cu-ft/h
DENSO ND-OIL8
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin type
Temp. control
Blower Type
Motor input
Speed control
Max. capacity
At 13.5 V
Refrigerant Type
Quantity
Dry, single plate, poly-V-belt drive
40 W/12 VCompressor clutch Type
Power consumption
Electric, power assisted, rack and pinion
18.6
3.24
368 mm 14.5 inSTEERING
SYSTEMType
Overall ratio
Turns, lock-to-lock
Steering wheel dia.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
850+0g 30.0+0oz–50–1.8
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T
ITEMMETRICENGLISH
ELECTRICALBattery
Starter
Alternator
Fuses
In the under-dash fuse box
In the under-hood fuse/relay box
In the engine compartment
fuse/relay box
Headlights, high, low
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Taillights
Front side marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Gauge lights
Indicator lights
Glove box and fuse lights
Ceiling lights
Trunk lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell light
Illumination and indicator lights
High mount brake light12 V – 52AH/5HR
12 V – 55AH/5HR
12 V – 1.4 kW
12 V – 120 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A
10 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 120 A
12 V – 65 W/35 W (HID)
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 32/2 CP
12 V – 2 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 32 CP
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.0 W, 1.4 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 1.96 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 0.84 W
12 V – 0.91 W, LED
LED
TIRE
M/T
A/T
BRAKE SYSTEM
Front: 215/40 R17 83Y Rear: 255/40 R17 94Y165/80 D 16 (Folding spare tire)
Power assisted self-adjusting
ventilated disc
58.0/38.8 cm
28.99/6.01 sq in
Mechanical expanding, rear two wheel
brakes
WHEEL
ALIGNMENTCamber Front
Rear
Caster
Toe Front
Rear–0 °20 ’
–1 °30 ’
8 °
Out 3.5 mm Out 0.14 in
In 4.0 mm In 3/16 in
NOTES
Size
Type, front and rear
Pad and lining surface area: front/rear
Parking brake type
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