ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual
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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
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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
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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
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Clutch
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1ST-HOLD CLUTCH 3RD CLUTCHProCarManuals.com
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Clutch
Illustrated Index (cont'd)
2ND CLUTCHProCarManuals.com
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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
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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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