maintenance ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

General Info
Specifications
Maintenance
Engine
Cooling
Fuel and Emissions
*Transaxle
SteeringSuspension
*Brakes (Including ABS)
*Body
*Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
*Body Electrical
*Engine Electrical
*SRS
1997-200 5 NSX Main Menu
As sections w/ * include SRS components,
special precautions are required when servicing.
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CAUTION: (if roof maintenance is required)

Be careful not ot bend the edge of the roof opening.

The roof is made of aluminum alloy. Take care not to dent or scratch the roof. If there is a minor dent or scratch on the roof, repair
the roof with putty (refer to the body repair manual).

When replacing the component parts of the roof, place the roof on an appropriate pad to prevent damage.
NOTE:

Have an assistant help remove the roof.

When the roof is stored on the engine cover, lock the roof cover securely.

When installing the roof, secure it by turning both roof side lock handles. Make sure they are locked securely.
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Radiator

Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding

CAUTION: When pouring engine coolant, be sure to

shut the relay box lid and not let coolant spill on the

electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it

off immediately.

NOTE:

• Perform this maintenance when the engine is cool.

• Before replacing the coolant, turn the ignition ON,

slowly turn the climate control temperature knob to

90° and turn off the ignition. This will allow the

coolant in the heater to drain out with the rest of the

system.
1. Open the hood, the rear window and the engine

cover.

2. Remove the cover protecting the water pipes and

shift cables on the underside of the car.

3. Before removing the expansion tank cap, first

loosen the cap to lower pressure.

CAUTION: Do not remove the expansion tank cap

when engine is hot. The coolant is under pressure

and may blow out and scald you. Open the cap

slowly when the engine is cool.

4. Loosen the drain plug in the bottom of the radiator,

and drain the coolant.

5. Remove the two drain bolts from the water pipes,

and drain the coolant.

DRAIN BOLTS

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
DRAIN HOLE
DRAIN PLUG

WASHERS

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Maintenance Schedul e
Listed b y Distance/Tim e fo r Norma l Condition s
This two-pag e Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance . Servic e a t th e indicate d distanc e o r time ,
whicheve r come s first . Us e th e Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r Sever e Condition s i f th e vehicl e meet s any of th e qualifier s i n th e
Sever e Condition s schedul e o r i f th e vehicl e is normall y drive n in Canada .
(se e pag e 19-11 )
(se e pag e 19-11 )
(see pag e 11-129 )
(see pag e 19-11 )
(se e pag e 19-11 )
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Maintenance Schedul e
Listed b y Distance/Tim e fo r Norma l Condition s
This two-pag e Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance . Servic e a t th e indicate d distanc e o r time ,
whicheve r come s first . Us e th e Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r Sever e Condition s i f th e vehicl e meet s an y o f th e qualifier s i n th e
Sever e Condition s schedul e o r i f th e vehicl e is normall y drive n in Canada .
D o th e item s in part s A , B , C , D , E , F , an d G as require d fo r th e mileage/tim e interva l listed .
(see pag e 23-109 )
(see pag e 22-88 )
(see pag e 11-138 )
(see pag e 23-96 )
(see pag e 6-10 )
(se e pag e 6-14 )
(se e pag e 10-11 )
(se e pag e 14-105 )
(see pag e 13-3 )
(see pag e 10-2 )
NOTE : Accordin g stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o d o th e maintenanc e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t
voi d th e customer' s emission s warranties . However , Hond a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e don e a t
th e recommende d interva l t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
*1 : Refe r t o th e 199 7 NS X Servic e Manual , P/ N 61SL006 .
*2 : Refe r t o th e 199 8 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SL007 .
*3 : Refe r t o th e 200 1 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SW000 .
(see pag e 11-149 )
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4-4
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
–
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
–
97,500 miles
105,000 miles
105,000 miles
112,500 miles
120,000 miles
–
120,000 miles
127,500 miles
135,500 miles
142,500 miles
150,000 miles
–
12,000 km
24,000 km
36,000 km
48,000 km
60,000 km
72,000 km
–
84,000 km
96,000 km
108,000 km
120,000 km
132,000 km
144,000 km
–
156,000 km
168,000 km
168,000 km
180,000 km
192,000 km
–
192,000 km
204,000 km
216,000 km
228,000 km
240,000 km
–
–
1 year
–
2 years
–
3 years
3 years
–
4 years
–
5 years
–
6 years
6 years
–
–
7 years
–
8 years
9 years
10 years
–
11 years
–
12 years
12 years
Do item in A.
Do items in A and B.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B, and C.
Do item in A.
Do items in A and B.
Replace brake fluid (see page 19-11)*1.
Use Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B, C, and D.
Do item in A.
Do items in A and B.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B, and C.
Replace brake fluid (see page 19-11)*1.
Use Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid
Do item in A.
Inspect idle speed (see page 11-129)*1.
• A/T 780 ± 50 rpm in P or N position.
• M/T 800 ± 50 rpm in neutral.
Do item in E.
Do items in A and B.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B, C, D, and F.
Replace brake fluid (see page 19-11)*1.
Use Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid
Do items in G.
Do item in A.
Do items in A and B.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B, and C
Replace brake fluid (see page 19-11)*1.
Use Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid
Distance Time Maintenance Items
This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance. Ser\
vice at the indicated distance or time, whichever
comes first. Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions if the v\
ehicle meets any of the qualifiers in the Severe
Conditions schedule or if the vehicle is normally driven in Canada.
Maintenance Schedule
Listed by Distance/Time for Normal Conditions
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Y
Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the mileag\
e/time interval listed.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenanc\
e items marked with an asterisk (*) will not
void the customer ’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance s\
ervices be done at
the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability.
*1: Refer to the 1997 NSX Service Manual, P/N 61SL006.
*2: Refer to the 1998 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SL007.
*3: Refer to the 2001 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SW000.
A
B Replace engine oil (see page
8-2)*
2, every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: without oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).
Check tire inflation and condition at least once a month, every 7,500 mi\
les (12,000 km).
Replace engine oil filter (see page 8-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: with oil filter: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt).
Check front and rear brake wear (see page 19-4)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
• Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the number of clicks (10 to 14) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,\
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-57)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check rack grease and steering linkage.
• Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
• Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.1
• Check bolts for tightness.
• Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-3)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS (see page 19-27)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator\
for damage and leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids, every 15,000 miles (2\
4,000 km) or 1 year.
• Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see page 13-3)*
1.
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-105)*1.
• Engine coolant (see page 10-2)*1.
• Brake fluid (see page 19-84)*1.
• Windshield washer fluid.
Cooling system hoses and connections (see page 10-2)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check all hoses for damage, leaks and deterioration.
• Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system (see page 9-6)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for dam\
age, leaks, and tightness ( see page 9-14 ).
Inspect fuel lines and connections (see page 11-130)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose \
connections and replace damaged parts.
Part Maintenance Items
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Inspect suspension components (see page 18-14)* , every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
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This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance. Ser\
vice at the indicated distance or time, whichever
comes first. Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions if the v\
ehicle meets any of the qualifiers in the Severe
Conditions schedule or if the vehicle is normally driven in Canada.
Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the mileag\
e/time interval listed.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenanc\
e items marked with an asterisk (*) will not
void the customer ’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance s\
ervices be done at
the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability.
*1: Refer to the 1997 NSX Service Manual, P/N 61SL006.
*2: Refer to the 1998 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SL007.
*3: Refer to the 2001 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SW000.
C
D
E
F
G Inspect and adjust drive belts, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 ye\
ars.
•
Check for cracks and damage.
• Check deflection and tension at center of following belts pressing with\
98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) tension:
Alternator drive belt (see page 23-109)*
1: 11.0 – 13.5 mm (0.43 – 0.53 in.)
A/C compressor belt (see page 22-88)*1: 10 – 12 mm (0.39 – 0.47 in.)
Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-149)*1, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Independent of time
Replace fuel filter (see page 11-138)*, *1, every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
Replace spark plugs (see page 23-96)*1, every 105,000 miles (168,000 km).
Use PFR6G-11 (NGK) or PK20PR-L11 (DENSO); GAP 1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – 0.043 in.).
Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-10)*1, every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy.
Intake: 0.15 – 0.19 mm (0.006 – 0.007 in.), Exhaust: 0.17 – 0.21 mm (0.007 – 0.008 in.).
Replace timing belt (see page 6-14)*1 and inspect water pump (see page 10-11)*1,
every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years.
Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-105)*1 at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then replace
every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Capacity: 2.9 L (3.1 US qt); use Honda ATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid (see page 13-3)*1, every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years.
Capacity: 2.65 L (2.80 US qt); use Honda MTF.
Replace engine coolant (see page 10-2 )*3 at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (9\
6,000
km) or 5 years. Capacity: 12.0 L (3.2 US gal); use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant\
Type 2.
Part Maintenance Items
Maintenance Schedule
Listed by Distance/Time for Normal Conditions
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Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding

CAUTION: When pouring engine coolant, be sure to

shut the relay box lid and not let coolant spill on the

electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it

off immediately.

NOTE:

• Perform this maintenance when the engine is cool.

• Before replacing the coolant, turn the ignition ON,

slowly turn the climate control temperature knob to

90° and turn off the ignition. This will allow the

coolant in the heater to drain out with the rest of the

system.
1. Open the hood, the rear window and the engine

cover.

2. Remove the cover protecting the water pipes and

shift cables on the underside of the car.

3. Before removing the expansion tank cap, first

loosen the cap to lower pressure.

CAUTION: Do not remove the expansion tank cap

when engine is hot. The coolant is under pressure

and may blow out and scald you. Open the cap

slowly when the engine is cool.

4. Loosen the drain plug in the bottom of the radiator,

and drain the coolant.

5. Remove the two drain bolts from the water pipes,

and drain the coolant.

WASHERS

Replace.

DRAIN BOLTS

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
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Maintenance
Transmissio n Oi l
1. Chec k th e oi l a t norma l operating temperatur e (th e
coolin g fa n come s on) , engin e OFF , an d th e vehicl e
o n leve l ground .
2 . Remov e th e oi l fille r plug , the n chec k th e leve l an d
conditio n o f th e oil .
3. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fil l hole . I f i t i s belo w
th e hole , ad d oi l unti l i t run s out , the n reinstal l th e
oi l fille r plug .
4 . I f th e transmissio n oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n
plug , an d drai n th e oil .
5 . Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d
refil l th e transmissio n wit h th e recommende d oi l t o
th e prope r level .
6 . Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
NOTE : Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d
a t ever y oi l change .
Back-up Ligh t Switc h
Neutra l Positio n Switc h
Replacemen t
NOTE: T o chec k th e switch , se e sectio n 23 .
1 . Disconnec t th e connector , the n remov e th e switc h
connecto r fro m th e connecto r clamp .
2 . Remov e th e switch .
3 . Appl y liqui d gaske t (P/ N 0871 8-0001 ) t o th e
switc h threads , the n instal l th e switch .
Alway
s us e Genuin e Hond a Manua l Transmissio n Flui d
(MTF) . Usin g moto r oi l ca n caus e stiffe r shiftin g becaus e
i t doe s no t contai n th e prope r additives .
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