ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembly
Secondary Shaft

NOTE:

• Lubricate all parts with ATF during reassembly.

• Install thrust needle bearings with unrolled edge of bearing retainer facing washer.

• Inspect thrust needle and needle bearings for galling and rough movement.

• Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent damage to the O-rings.ProCarManuals.com

Inspection/Installation
Secondary Shaft

NOTE:

• Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.

• Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines

with tape to prevent damage to the O-rings.

1. Assemble the parts below on the secondary shaft.

NOTE:

• Install the thrust washer so that the large cham-

fer on the circumference faces the 2nd clutch

assembly.

• Do not install the O-rings during inspection.
2. Hold the 2nd clutch assembly against the 3rd gear.

Measure the clearance between the 2nd gear and

thrust needle bearing using a feeler gauge.

NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,

and take the average as the actual clearance.

STANDARD: 0.01 - 0.07 mm

(0.0004 - 0.0028 in)ProCarManuals.com

3. If the clearance is out of tolerance, select and in-

stall a new thrust washer.

4. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure that

the clearance is within tolerance.ProCarManuals.com

Clutch

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1ST-HOLD CLUTCH 3RD CLUTCHProCarManuals.com

Clutch

Illustrated Index (cont'd)

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Disassembly
CLUTCH SPRIN G
COMPRESSO R
ATTACHMEN T
07LAE-PX4010 0
CLUTCH SPRIN GCOMPRESSO RATTACHMENT
07LAE-PX4010 0
or07HA E - PL5010 0
1. Remov e th e sna p rings , the n remov e th e clutc h en d
plate , clutc h disc s an d plates . 3
. Instal l th e specia l tool s a s shown .
CLUTCH SPRIN GCOMPRESSO RBOLT ASSEMBL Y
07GA E - PG4020 0
or07GA E - PG4020 A
CAUTION : I f eithe r en d o f th e specia l too l i s se t
ove r a n are a o f th e sprin g retaine r whic h i s unsup -
porte d b y th e retur n spring , th e retaine r ma y b e
damaged . B e sur e th e specia l too l i s adjuste d t o
hav e ful l contac t wit h th e sprin g retainer .
2
. Remov e th e dis c spring .
NOTE : Fo r 1st-hol d an d 2n d clutches .
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Disassembly (cont'd )
Clutch
4. Compres s th e clutc h retur n spring . 6
. Wra p a sho p ra g aroun d th e clutc h drum , an d appl y
ai r pressur e t o th e flui d passag e t o remov e th e pis -
ton . Plac e a finge r ti p o n th e othe r en d whil e apply -
in g ai r pressure .
5 . Remov e th e circlip . The n remov e th e specia l tool ,
sprin g retaine r an d retur n spring .
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Reassembly

NOTE:

• Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor

cleaner, and dry with compressed air.

• Blow out all passages.

• Lubricate all parts with ATF before assembly.

1. Inspect the check valve; if it's loose, replace the pis-

ton.
4. Install the piston in the clutch drum. Apply pressure

and rotate to ensure proper seating.

NOTE: Lubricate the piston O-ring with ATF before

installing.

CAUTION: Do not pinch O-ring by installing the

piston with force.

2. Install a new O-ring on the clutch piston.

3. Be sure that the disc spring is securely staked.

NOTE: For 1st, 3rd and 4th clutches.

5. Install the return spring and spring retainer, then

position the circlip on the retainer.ProCarManuals.com

Reassembly (cont'd )
Clutch
6. Instal l th e specia l tool s a s shown .
CLUTC H SPRIN GCOMPRESSO RATTACHMENT07LAE-PX4010 0
CLUTCH SPRIN GCOMPRESSO RATTACHMENT
07LA E - PX4010 0
or07HAE-PL5010 0
CLUTC H SPRIN G
COMPRESSO RBOLT ASSEMBL Y
07GA E - PG4020 0
or07GA E - PG4020 A
CAUTION : I f eithe r en d o f th e specia l too l i s se t
ove r a n are a o f th e sprin g retaine r whic h is unsup -
porte d b y th e retur n spring , th e retaine r ma y b e
damaged . B e sur e th e specia l too l i s adjuste d t o
hav e ful l contac t wit h th e sprin g retainer . 7
. Compres s th e clutc h retur n spring .
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