ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual
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NOTE: Clea n al l th e part s thoroughl y befor e installation .
6 . Instal l th e oi l guid e plat e an d thrus t shi m int o th e
transmissio n housing .
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7. Instal l th e bal l bearin g ont o th e mainshaf t usin g th e
specia l tools .
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8. Instal l th e 7 5 m m sprin g washe r an d mainshaf t
assembl y int o th e clutc h housing .
9. Instal l th e transmissio n housing .
Torque: 4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
10. Chec k th e thrus t clearanc e in th e manne r describe d
below . Carr y ou t th e measuremen t a t norma l roo m
temperature .
a . Slid e th e mainshaf t bas e ove r th e mainshaft ,
b . Attac h th e mainshaf t holde r t o th e mainshaf t a s
follows : f
. Tur n th e mainshaf t holde r bol t clockwise ; sto p
turnin g whe n th e dia l gaug e ha s reache d it s
maximu m movement . Th e readin g o n th e dia l
gaug e is th e amoun t o f mainshaf t en d play .
CAUTION : Turnin g th e shaf t holde r bol t mor e
the n 6 0 degree s afte r th e needl e o f th e dia l
gaug e stop s movin g ma y damag e th e transmis -sion.
g. I f th e readin g i s withi n th e standard , th e
clearanc e is correct .
I f th e readin g i s no t withi n th e standard , rechec k
th e shi m thickness .
Standard : 0.1 4 - 0.2 1 m m (0.00 6 - 0.00 8 in )
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Back-ou t th e mainshaf t holde r bol t an d
loose n th e tw o he x bolts .
• Fi t th e holde r ove r th e mainshaf t s o it s li p i s
toward s th e transmission .
• Alig n th e mainshaf t holder' s li p aroun d th e
groov e a t th e insid e o f th e mainshaf t splines ,
the n tighte n th e he x bolts .
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c. Sea t th e mainshaf t ful l b y tappin g it s en d
wit h a plasti c hammer ,
d. Threa d th e mainshaf t holde r bol t i n unti l i t
jus t contact s th e wid e surfac e o f th e mainshaf t
base.
e. Zer o a dia l gaug e o n th e en d o f th e mainshaft .
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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
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5. Install the spring washer, then insert the mainshaft
and countershaft into the shift forks and install
them as an assembly. Tape the mainshaft splines
before installation.
7. Install the reverse idle gear shaft assembly.
6. Install the change holder assembly in the clutch
housing. Place the interlock finger in the groove of
the select arm.
8. Shift the reverse synchro sleeve to the driven gear
side, then install the reverse shift fork assembly.ProCarManuals.com
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Transmission
Reassembly (cont'd)
9. Install the reverse shift arm.
11. Install the dowel pins on the clutch housing.
12. Place the transmission housing over the clutch
housing, being careful to line up the shafts.
10. Apply liquid gasket to the surface of the transmis-
sion housing mating with the clutch housing as
shown, and note those items:
Use liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001).
Remove any dirt or oil from the sealing surface.
Seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to
prevent oil leakage.
If 20 minutes have passed after applying liquid
gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings.
After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
refilling with oil.
a. Place the shift lever as a shown.ProCarManuals.com
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13. Lower the transmission housing with snap ring
pliers, and set the snap ring in the groove of the
countershaft bearing.
b. Lower the transmission housing, then place the
shift arm in the groove of the shift piece by turn-
ing the shift lever.
c. Check the operation of the shift lever.
14. Check that the snap ring is securely seated in the
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15. Tighte n th e transmissio n housin g attachin g bolt s
i n a crisscros s patter n i n severa l step s a s show n
below.
Transmissio n
Reassembly (cont'd )
18. Appl y liqui d gaske t (P/ N 0871 8-0001 ) t o th e
threads , an d instal l th e back-u p ligh t switc h
and neutra l positio n switch .
19. Instal l th e differentia l spee d sensor , revers e
lockou t solenoid , an d vehicl e spee d senso r (VSS) .
16 . Appl y liqui d gaske t (P/ N 0871 8 - 0001 ) t o th e threads ,
an d instal l th e 3 6 m m sealin g bolt .
17 . Instal l th e stee l balls , springs , an d sealin g bolts .
NOTE : Appl y liqui d gaske t (P/ N 0871 8 - 0001 ) t o th e
threads , bu t don' t plu g th e hol e wit h liqui d gasket .
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Transmission Assembly
Installation
MOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798 - 9002).
1. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
Check that the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
2. Set the release fork to the clutch housing.
3. Install the two transmission housing mounting bolts and engine stiffener.
4. Install the three rear transmission mounting bolts.
5. Loosen the front engine mounting bolt, then install the two front engine
mounting bolts to the transmission side.
6. Remove the transmission jack.
7. Install the clutch housing cover.
8. Install the release fork in the release hanger, then install the slave cylinder.
9. Connect the shift cable and select cable. Take care not to bend the cables.
10. Install the upper cover, change wire bracket and lower cover.
11. Install the upper control arm mounting bolt.ProCarManuals.com
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Transmission Assembl y
Installatio n (cont'd )
12. Instal l a ne w se t rin g o n th e en d o f th e lef t driveshaf t an d intermediat e shaft .
13 . Instal l th e lef t driveshaf t (se e sectio n 16 ).
14 . Instal l th e lowe r contro l ar m to th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ). Alig n th e referenc e mark s o n th e adjustin g bolt , adjust -
in g ca m an d lowe r contro l arm .
15 . Instal l th e dampe r for k bol t (se e sectio n 18 ).
16 . Instal l th e to e contro l ar m to th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ). Mak e sur e tha t th e arro w mark s o n th e to e contro l ar m
are aligned .
17. Instal l th e whee l senso r wir e clam p an d parkin g brak e cabl e holder .
18 . Instal l th e intermediat e shaft , an d tighte n th e intermediat e shaf t mountin g bolt s t o th e intermediat e shaf t suppor t
base.
19. Instal l th e intermediat e shaf t hea t cover .
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20. Instal l th e righ t driveshaf t ont o th e intermediat e shaft .
21 . Instal l th e lowe r contro l ar m to th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ). Alig n th e referenc e mark s o n th e adjustin g bolt , adjust -
in g ca m an d lowe r contro l arm .
22 . Instal l th e dampe r for k bol t (se e sectio n 18 ).
23 . Instal l th e to e contro l ar m to th e sid e bea m (se e sectio n 18 ). Mak e sur e tha t th e arro w mark s o n th e to e contro l ar m
ar e aligned .
24 . Instal l th e whee l senso r wir e clam p an d parkin g brak e cabl e holder .
25 . Instal l th e rea r bea m rod .
26 . Instal l th e parkin g brak e cabl e holder s o n th e rea r bea m rod .
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Transmission Assembl y
Installatio n (cont'd )
27. Instal l th e transmissio n moun t an d tw o transmissio n
housin g mountin g bolts .
28 . Instal l th e starte r motor , an d connec t th e starte r
moto r cables . Mak e sur e tha t th e crimpe d sid e o f
th e rin g terminal s facin g ou t (se e sectio n 23 ).
29 . Instal l th e transmissio n groun d cabl e an d jumpe r con -
nector , an d connec t th e back-u p ligh t switch , ne -
utra l positio n switch , differentia l spee d sensor , revers e
lockou t solenoid , an d vehicl e spee d senso r (VSS ) con -
nector .
30 . Instal l th e contro l box , an d connec t th e contro l bo x
connectors .
31. Instal l th e ai r cleane r assembly .
32 . Instal l th e stru t bar .
33 . Refil l th e transmissio n wit h th e recommende d oi l
(se e pag e 13-3 ).
34 . Connec t th e batter y positiv e (+ ) an d negativ e (- )
cable s to th e battery .
35 . Inspec t th e rea r cambe r (se e sectio n 18 ).
36 . Chec k th e clutc h operation .
37 . Shif t th e transmission, and chec k fo r smoot h opera -
tion .
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