differential ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

Differential (Automati c Transmission ) — Sectio n 1 5
Standard s an d Servic e Limit s
Differentia l (Manua l Transmission ) — Sectio n 1 5
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12. Remov e th e parkin g brak e cabl e holder s fro m th e rea r bea m rod .
13 . Remov e th e rea r bea m rod .
14 . Remov e th e parkin g brak e cabl e holde r fro m th e rea r su b frame , an d th e whee l senso r wir e clam p fro m th e lowe r
contro l arm .
15 . Remov e th e flang e bolt , an d separat e th e to e contro l ar m fro m th e sid e bea m (se e section18 ).
16 . Remov e th e dampe r for k bol t (se e sectio n 18 ).
17 . Remov e th e adjustin g bol t an d th e flang e bolt , the n separat e th e lowe r contro l ar m fro m th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ).
18 . Pr y th e driveshaf t ou t o f th e differential . Pul l an d remov e it .
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Transmission Assembl y
Removal (cont'd )
19. Remov e th e intermediat e shaf t hea t cove r an d th e intermediat e shaf t mountin g bolts .
20 . Pr y th e intermediat e shaf t ou t o f th e differential . Pul l an d remov e it . Coa t al l precisio n finishe d surface s wit h clea n
engin e oi l o r grease . Ti e plasti c bag s ove r th e driveshaf t ends .
21 . Remov e th e parkin g brak e cabl e holde r fro m th e rea r su b frame , an d th e whee l senso r wir e clam p fro m th e lowe r
contro l arm .
22 . Remov e th e flang e bolt , an d separat e th e to e contro l ar m fro m th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ).
23 . Remov e th e damper fork bol t (se e sectio n 18 ).
24 . Remov e th e adjustin g bolts , an d th e flang e bolt , the n separat e th e lowe r contro l ar m fro m th e sid e beam .
25 . Pr y th e driveshaf t ou t o f th e differential . Pul l an d remov e it . Coa t al l precisio n finishe d surfaces with clea n engin e oi l
o r grease . Ti e plasti c bag s ove r th e driveshaf t ends .
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Mainshaft, Countershaft,

Differential Assemblies

Removal

1. Remove the change holder assembly from the

clutch housing.

2. Tape the mainshaft splines to protect them, then

remove the mainshaft assembly and countershaft

assembly with the shift fork from the clutch

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3. Remove the differential assembly from the clutch

housing.ProCarManuals.com

Transmission

Reassembly

1. Install the oil seal, shift arm, and shift lever in the

transmission housing.
3. Install the oil seal, select arm, and select lever in the

clutch housing.

2. Install the shift detent spring and spring set plate.

4. Install the differential assembly into the clutch

housing.ProCarManuals.com

Description

The automatic transmission is a combination of a 3-element torque converter and a triple-shaft electronically controlled

automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with the

engine.

Torque Converter, Gears, and Clutches

The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine, and stator, assembled in a single unit.

They are connected to the engine crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns.

Around the outside of the torque converter is a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being

started. The entire torque converter assembly serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission main-

shaft. The transmission has three parallel shafts: the mainshaft, the countershaft, and the secondary shaft. The mainshaft

is in line with the engine crankshaft.

The mainshaft includes the 1st and 4th clutches, and gears for 3rd, 4th, reverse, and 1st (3rd gear is integral with the main-

shaft, while reverse gear is integral with 4th gear).

The countershaft includes the 1st-hold and 3rd clutches, and gears for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and parking.

The secondary shaft includes the 2nd clutch and gears for 2nd and 3rd.

The 4th and reverse gears can be locked to the countershaft at its center, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on

which way the selector is moved.

The gears on the mainshaft and secondary shaft are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft.

When certain combinations of gears in the transmission are engaged by clutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft

to the countershaft to provide positions.

Electronic Control

The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, a shift switch,

and 4 solenoid valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.

The TCM is located on the insulator center bulkhead, behind the driver's seat.

Hydraulic Control

The valve bodies include the main valve body, secondary valve body, servo body, regulator valve body, throttle valve

body, lock-up valve body, and the 2nd accumulator body.

They are bolted to the torque converter housing as an assembly.

The main valve body contains the manual valve, 1-2 shift valve, 2-3 shift valve, 3-4 shift valve, relief valve, one-way relief

valve, and oil pump gears.

The secondary valve body contains the 3-2 kick-down valve, clutch pressure control (CPC) valve, 2nd orifice control valve, 3rd

orifice control valve, modulator valve, 4th exhaust valve, servo control valve, 2nd exhaust valve, and 4-3 kick-down valve.

The servo body contains the accumulator pistons and servo valve. The throttle valve body includes the throttle valve B

which is bolted to the servo body.

The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, lock-up control valve, and cooler relief valve. Fluid from

the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.

The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up timing B valve and lock-up shift valve. The 2nd accumulator body contains

the accumulator pistons and limited slip differential relief valve.

The torque converter check valve is located in the torque converter housing, under the main valve body.

The 1st, 1st-hold, 3rd, and 4th clutches receive fluid from their respective feed pipes and the 2nd clutch receives fluid from

the internal hydraulic circuit.

Shift Control Mechanism

Input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which shift control solenoid valve the TCM will acti-

vate. Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes

a line to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.

Lock-up Mechanism

In position and position in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter

through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the

mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM optimizes the tim-

ing of the lock-up mechanism.

The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and throttle valve B.

When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, modulator pressure changes. The lock-up control solenoid valves

A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.

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TORQUE CONVERTER

LOCK-UP CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE

ASSEMBLY

4TH CLUTCH

1ST CLUTCH

1ST-HOLD CLUTCH
ATF COOLER

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

[LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)]

2ND CLUTCH
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Hydraulic Control (cont'd)
Description

Servo Body

The servo body is mounted on the secondary valve body with the servo valve, the 1st accumulator piston, the 3rd accu-

mulator piston, and the 4th accumulator piston built in to it. The primary functions of the servo body are to switch the

direction foward and reverse, and to control hydraulic pressure reduction for shifting shock.

2nd Accumulator Body

The 2nd accumulator body is mounted on the torque converter housing with the 1st-hold accumulator, the 2nd accumula-

tor and the limited slip differential relief valve built in to it.

Limited Slip Differential Relief Valve

When the resistance of fluid flow inside the limited slip differential is high, the limited slip differential relief valve is

opened, and fluid flows to the ATF cooler.ProCarManuals.com

20. Remove the intermediate shaft heat shield cover and the intermediate shaft mounting bolts.

21. Pry the intermediate shaft out of the differential. Pull and remove it.

NOTE:

• Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil.

• Tie a plastic bag over the intermediate shaft end.
Removal (cont'd)
Transmission

22. Remove the parking brake cable holder and the wheel sensor wire clamp.

23. Make a reference mark on the flange of the adjusting bolt, adjusting cam and lower control arm.

24. Separate the toe control arm from the side beam.

25. Remove the damper fork bolt.

26. Separate the lower control arm from the side beam.

27. Pry the left driveshaft out of the differential. Pull and remove it.

NOTE:

• Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil.

• Tie a plastic bag over the driveshaft end.ProCarManuals.com