1991 ACURA NSX Service Repair Manual

Replace.
7 Bolts
5 Bolts
2 Bolts

2 Bolts

Replace.

2 Bolts
5 Bolts
4 Bolts
7 Bolts
Valve Body

Removal

NOTE:

1. Remove the valve body in the following numbered sequence.

CAUTION: Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls; it may magnetize the balls.
Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner and dry with compressed air. Blow out all passages.

Accumulator covers are spring loaded; to prevent stripping the threads in the torque converter housing, press down

on the accumulator covers while unscrewing the bolts in a crisscross pattern.ProCarManuals.com

7. Remove the valve and thoroughly clean it and the valve

body with solvent. Dry all parts with compressed air,

then reassemble using ATF as a lubricant.
VALVE

BODY

VALVE
ATF-soaked
#600 abrasive
paper

Repair

NOTE: This repair is only necessary if one or more of
the valves in a valve body do not slide smoothly in their bores. You may use this procedure to free the valves in
the valve bodies.
1. Soak a sheet of #600 abrasive paper in ATF for about
30 minutes.

2. Carefully tap the valve body so the sticking valve drops out of its bore.
CAUTION: It may be necessary to use a small
screwdriver to pry the valve free. Be careful not to scratch the bore with the screwdriver.
3. Inspect the valve for any scuff marks. Use the ATF-
soaked #600 paper to polish off any burrs that are on

the valve, then wash the valve in solvent and dry it

with compressed air.

4. Roll up half a sheet of ATF-soaked paper and insert it in the valve bore of the sticking valve.

Twist the paper slightly, so that it unrolls and fits the
bore tightly, then polish the bore by twisting the paper

as you push it in and out.
CAUTION: The valve body is aluminum and doesn't
require much polishing to remove any burrs.
5. Remove the 600 paper and thoroughly wash the

entire valve body in solvent, then dry with compressed
air.
6. Coat the valve with ATF then drop it into its bore. It should drop to the bottom of the bore under its own
weight. If not, repeat step 4, then retest.ProCarManuals.com

CAP

SPRING
VALVE
VALVE BODY
ROLLER
CAP
VALVE BODY
SPRING SEAT
ROLLER

SPRING

VALVE
VALVE BODY
Valve

Assembly

NOTE: Coat all parts with ATF before assembly.
Set the spring in the valve and install it in the valve

body. Push the spring in with a screwdriver then in-

stall the spring seat.

SPRING
Install the valve, valve spring and cap in the valve

body and secure with the roller.ProCarManuals.com

Set the spring in the valve and install it in the valve

body.

Install the spring with a screwdriver, then install the

valve cap with the cutout aligned with the screw-

driver.
Install the valve, spring and cap in the valve body.

Push the cap, the install the stopper seat.

STOPPER SEAT

VALVE/SPRING

CAP

SCREWDRIVER
VALVE BODY

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Toward spring.
Toward outside of valve body.

Toward spring.
Toward outside of valve body.
Toward spring.

Caps with flat ends and a groove around the cap are

installed with the groove side opposite the spring.
Toward spring.

Caps with one projected tip and hollow end are in-

stalled with the tip toward the spring. The tip is a

spring guide.
Toward outside of valve body.

Toward outside of valve body.
Caps with hollow ends are installed with the hollow

end away from the spring.

Caps with notched ends are installed with the notch

toward the spring.

Caps with flat ends and a hole through the center are

installed with the smaller hole toward the spring.
Caps with one projected tip and one flat end are in-

stalled with the flat end toward the spring.

Caps with a projected tip on each end are installed

with the smaller tip toward the spring. The small tip

is a spring guide.
Valve Caps

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DRIVEN GEAR

Inspect teeth for

wear or damage.

DRIVE GEAR

Inspect teeth for

wear or damage.
FEELER GAUGE
DRIVEN GEAR

STRAIGHT EDGE

VALVE BODY

2. Measure the side clearance of the drive and driven
gears.

Pump Gears Side (Radial) Clearance:
Standard (New): Drive gear (diameter) 3. Remove the shaft then measure the thrust
clearance of the driven gear-to-valve body.
Drive/Driven Gear thrust (Axial) Clearance:

DRIVE GEAR

DRIVEN GEAR

SHAFT
Chamfered side faces

separator plate
1. Install the pump gears and shaft in the main valve
body.
Oil Pump
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VALVE SEAT

ROLLER

RELIEF VALVE
MAIN VALVE BODY 3-4 SHIFT VALVE VALVE CAP
1-2 SHIFT VALVE
CHECK BALLS (7/32) 7

FILTER

Replace.

Install in this direction.

2-3 SHIFT VALVE

ONE-WAY RELIEF

VALVE

MANUAL VALVE
DETENT SPRING

SPRING SEAT

6 x 1.0 mm
MANUAL VALVE

Replace.

Main Valve Body

Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembly

Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
Blow out all passages.
Replace valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damaged.
Check all valves for free movement. If any fail to slide freely, see Valve Body Repair on page 14-109.

Coat all parts with ATF before reassembly.

Adjust and select the manual valve detent spring when the manual valve or manual valve detent spring is replaced.See page 14-146.

LOCK PLATE

14N .
m
(1.4 kg-m, 10 Ib-ft)
NOTE:

CAUTION: Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls; it may magnetize the balls.ProCarManuals.com

NOTE: All check balls are the same size (7/32)#7.
TORQUE CONVERTER
CHECK VALVE


TORQUE CONVERTER
CHECK VALVE SPRING TORQUE CONVERTER
HOUSING
CHECK BALL
MAIN VALVE

BODY

CHECK BALL
CHECK BALL
1ST CHECK

BALL

4TH CHECK

BALL

Unit of length: mm (in)

SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Spring

No.

1-2 shift spring

3-4 shift spring

Relief valve spring
One-way relief valve spring
2-3 shift spring

Torque converter check valve spring
Wire Dia.
O.D.Standard (New)
Free Length

0.9 (0.035)

0.8 (0.031)
1.1 (0.043)

0.9 (0.035)

0.8 (0.031)
1.1 (0.043)
8.6 (0.339)

7.0 (0.276)

8.4 (0.331)

6.4 (0.252)
7.0 (0.276)

8.4 (0.331)
40.4 (1.591)
43.7 (1.720)
44.4 (1.748)

25.1 (0.988)

43.7 (1.720)
41.8 (1.646)
No. of Coils
14.5
21.2
19.5
11.9
21.2 15.7

MAIN VALVE

BODY

Sectional view.
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