1991 ACURA NSX weight

Towing
If th e ca r need s t o b e towed , cal l a professiona l towin g
service . Neve r to w th e ca r behin d anothe r ca r wit h jus t
a rop e o r chain . I t i s ver y dangerous .
Ther e ar e thre e widel y use d method s o f towin g a car :
Flat-be d Equipmen t — Th e operato r load s th e ca r o n th e
bac k o f a truck . Thi s i s th e onl y recommende d wa y o f
towin g th e NS X & NSX-T .
Whee l Lif t Equipment— The to w truc k drive r use s tw o
pivotin g arm s whic h g o unde r th e tire s (fron t o r rear ) an d
lif t the m of f th e ground . Th e othe r tw o wheel s remai n
o n th e ground . Thi s towin g metho d i s no t recommend -
ed . Becaus e o f th e NS X & NSX-T' s lo w groun d clearance ,
th e bod y ca n b e damage d goin g ove r larg e bump s o r u p
inclines .
Sling-typ e Equipment— The tow truc k use s meta l chain s
wit h hook s o n th e ends . Thes e hook s g o aroun d part s
of th e fram e or suspensio n and th e cable s lift tha t end
of th e ca r of f th e ground . Damag e t o th e car' s suspen -
sio n an d bod y i s almos t certai n if thi s metho d o f towin g
i s attempted .
I f th e NS X & NSX- T canno t b e towe d b y flat-bed , i t
shoul d b e towe d wit h th e rea r wheel s of f th e ground .
If , du e t o damage , th e ca r mus t b e towe d wit h th e rea r
wheel s o n th e ground , d o th e following :
Manual Transmissio n
• Releas e th e parkin g brak e
• Shif t th e transmissio n t o Neutra l
Automati c Transmissio n
• Releas e th e parkin g brak e
• Star t th e engin e
• Shif t t o position , the n t o positio n
• Tur n of f th e engin e
NOTICE :
• Imprope r towin g preparatio n wil l damag e th e trans -
mission . Follo w th e abov e procedur e exactly . Th e ca r
mus t b e towe d o n a fla t be d if th e engin e wil l no t star t
o r th e transmissio n wil l no t shift .
• I t i s bes t t o to w th e ca r n o farthe r tha n 5 0 mile s (8 0
km) , an d kee p th e spee d belo w 3 5 mp h (5 5 km/h) .
• Tryin g t o lif t o r to w th e ca r b y th e bumper s wil l caus e
seriou s damage . Th e bumper s ar e no t designe d to sup -
por t th e car' s weight .
Front:
TOWIN GHOOK
TIE DOW N BRACKET S
Rear:
TIE DOW N BRACKET S
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Towing
If th e ca r need s t o b e towed , cal l a professiona l towin g
service . Neve r to w th e ca r behin d anothe r ca r wit h jus t
a rop e o r chain . I t i s ver y dangerous .
Ther e ar e thre e widel y use d method s o f towin g a car :
Flat-be d Equipment—Th e operato r load s th e ca r o n th e
bac k o f a truck . This is th e onl y recommende d wa y o f
towin g th e NS X & NSX-T .
Whee l Lif t Equipment—Th e to w truc k drive r use s tw o
pivotin g arm s whic h g o unde r th e tire s (fron t o r rear ) an d
lif t the m of f th e ground . Th e othe r tw o wheel s remai n
o n th e ground . Thi s towin g metho d i s no t recommend -
ed . Becaus e o f th e NS X & NSX-T' s lo w groun d clearance ,
th e bod y ca n b e damage d goin g ove r larg e bump s o r u p
inclines .
Sling-typ e Equipment—Th e to w truc k use s meta l chain s
wit h hooks on th e ends . Thes e hook s g o aroun d part s
o f th e fram e o r suspensio n an d th e cable s lif t tha t en d
o f th e ca r of f th e ground . Damag e t o th e car' s suspen -
sio n an d bod y i s almos t certai n if thi s metho d o f towin g
i s attempted .
I f th e NS X & NSX- T canno t b e towe d b y flat-bed , i t
shoul d b e towe d wit h th e rea r wheel s of f th e ground .
If , du e t o damage , th e ca r mus t b e towe d wit h th e rea r
wheel s o n th e ground , d o th e following :
Manual Transmissio n
Release th e parkin g brak e
Shift th e transmissio n t o Neutra l
Automati c Transmissio n
Releas e th e parkin g brak e
Star t th e engin e
Shift t o position , the n t o positio n
Tur n of f th e engin e
NOTICE :
Improper towin g preparatio n wil l damag e th e trans -
mission . Follo w th e abov e procedur e exactly . Th e ca r
mus t b e towe d o n a fla t be d if th e engin e wil l no t star t
or th e transmissio n wil l no t shift .
It i s bes t t o to w th e ca r n o farthe r tha n 5 0 mile s (8 0
km) , an d kee p th e spee d belo w 3 5 mp h (5 5 km/h) .
Tryin g t o lif t o r to w th e ca r b y th e bumper s wil l caus e
seriou s damage . Th e bumper s ar e no t designe d to sup -
por t th e car' s weight .
Front:
TOWIN GHOOK
TIE DOW N BRACKET S
Rear:
TIE DOW N BRACKET S
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Main Bearing s
Clearanc e
1. T o chec k mai n bearing-to-journa l oi l clearance ,
remov e th e mai n cap s an d bearin g halves .
2 . Clea n eac h mai n journa l an d bearin g hal f wit h a
clea n sho p towel.
3 . Plac e on e stri p o f plastigag e acros s eac h mai n jour -
nal.
NOTE : I f th e engine is stil l i n th e ca r whe n yo u bol t
th e mai n ca p dow n t o chec k clearance , th e weigh t
o f th e crankshaf t an d flywhee l wil l flatte n th e plasti -
gag e furthe r tha n jus t th e torqu e o n th e ca p bolts ,
an d giv e yo u a n incorrec t reading . Fo r a n accurat e
reading , suppor t th e cran k wit h a jac k unde r th e
counterweights , an d chec k onl y on e bearin g a t a
time .
4. Reinstal l th e bearings , cap s an d ca p bridge , the n
torqu e th e 9 m m bridg e bolt s t o 4 0 N- m (4. 0 kg-m ,
2 9 Ib-ft) . Torqu e th e 1 1 m m ca p bolt s t o 6 6 N- m
(6. 6 kg-m , 4 8 Ib-ft) .
5 . Torqu e th e sid e bolt s t o 5 0 N- m (5. 0 kg-m , 3 6 Ib -
ft).
6. Remov e th e bridge , cap s an d bearings , an d
measur e th e wides t par t o f th e plastigage .
Mai n Bearing-to-journa l Oi l Clearance :
Standar d
(New): 0.024-0.04 8 mm
(0.0009-0.001 9 in )
Servic e Limit : 0.05 0 m m (0.002 0 in )
PLASTIGAG E STRI P
7. I f th e plastigag e measure s to o wid e o r to o narrow ,
(remove th e engine if it' s stil l i n th e car) , remov e th e
crankshaft , an d remov e th e uppe r hal f o f th e bear -
ing . Instal l a new , complet e bearin g wit h th e sam e
colo r cod e (selec t th e colo r a s show n o n nex t page) ,
an d rechec k th e clearance .
CAUTION : D o no t file , shim , o r scrap e th e bear -
ing s o r th e cap s t o adjus t clearance .
8 . I f th e plastigag e show s th e clearanc e i s stil l incor -
rect , tr y th e nex t large r o r smalle r bearin g (th e colo r
liste d abov e o r belo w tha t one) , an d chec k again .
NOTE : I f th e prope r clearanc e canno t b e obtaine d
b y usin g th e appropriat e large r o r smalle r bearings ,
replac e th e crankshaf t an d star t over .
Connectin g
Rod Bearing s
Clearanc e
1. Remov e th e connectin g ro d ca p an d bearin g half .
2 . Clea n th e crankshaf t ro d journa l an d bearin g hal f
wit h a clea n sho p towel .
3 . Plac e plastigag e acros s th e ro d journal .
4 . Reinstal l th e bearin g hal f an d cap , an d torqu e th e
nut s a s show n o n pag e 7-19 .
NOTE : D o no t rotat e th e crankshaft during inspection .
5 . Remov e th e ro d ca p an d bearin g hal f an d measur e
th e wides t par t o f th e plastigage . Mak e sur e th e
clearanc e betwee n th e connectin g ro d an d th e
bearin g i s withi n th e standar d show n below .
Connectin g Ro d Bearing-to-Journa l Oi l Clearance :
Standar d (New) : 0.040—0.06 0 m m
(0.0016-0.002 4 in )
Servic e Limit : 0.06 0 m m (0.002 4 in )
PLASTIGAG E STRI P
6. I f th e plastigag e measure s to o wid e o r to o narrow ,
remov e th e uppe r hal f of the bearing , instal l a new ,
complet e bearin g wit h th e sam e colo r cod e (selec t
color a s show n o n nex t page) , an d rechec k th e
clearance .
CAUTION: D o no t file , shim , o r scrap e th e bearin g
o r th e cap s t o adjus t clearance .
7. I f th e plastigag e show s th e clearanc e i s stil l incor -
rect , tr y th e nex t large r o r smalle r bearin g (th e colo r
liste d abov e o r belo w tha t one) , an d chec k
clearanc e again .
NOTE : I f th e prope r clearanc e canno t b e obtaine d
b y usin g th e appropriat e large r o r smalle r bearings ,
replac e th e crankshaf t an d star t over .
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27. Remove the one of the upper control arm mounting bolt.

28. Remove the lower cover, change wire bracket and upper cover.

29. Remove the shift cable and select cable.

30. Remove the slave cylinder from the transmission.

NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave

cylinder has been removed.

31. Remove the release fork from the clutch release hanger,

then hang the release fork on the clutch housing.

Corrosion resistant bolt/nut

UPPER CONTROL ARM DAMPER

SLAVE CYLINDER

UPPER COVER

COTTER PIN

Replace.

SHIFT CABLE

CHANGE WIRE

BRACKET

UPPER CONTROL ARM

MOUNTING BOLT
LOWER COVER

SELECT CABLE

32. Remove the clutch housing cover.

33. Attach a chain hoist to the transmission hangers.

34. Place a jack under the transmission, and raise the transmission just enough to take weight off mounts.

35. Remove the front engine mounting bolts on the transmission side, and retighten the bolt on the engine side.

CAUTION: Loosen the front engine mounting bolt on the engine side, but do not remove it. After removing the two

bolts on the transmission side, be sure to retighten the bolt on the engine side.

36. Remove the rear transmission mounting bolts and engine stiffener.

37. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.

38. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmission jack.

Corrosion resistant bolt/nut

REAR TRANSMISSION

MOUNT

REAR TRANSMISSION

MOUNTING BOLT

TRANSMISSION JACK
TRANSMISSION HOUSING

MOUNTING BOLTS

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING

BOLT (Engine side)

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING

BOLT (Transmission side)

TRANSMISSION HOUSING

MOUNTING BOLT
CLUTCH HOUSING

COVER

ENGINE STIFFENER
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Electrical Power Steering (EPS)

Outline

The NSX/NSX-T uses an electric motor-driven power steering, which possesses the characteristics best suited for a mid-

engine automobile. This system is a power-assisted steering device, with a motor inside the steering gearbox driven by

the EPS control unit. Its distinctive features are described below:

• Minimized loss of engine horsepower and decreased fuel consumption.

• A linear steering feel and the reduction of kickback.

• The system is compact and lightweight because it requires no complicated hydraulic piping, etc.

ALTERNATOR

TRANSMISSION

CONTROL MODULE (TCM)

EPS CONTROL UNIT

VEHICLE

SPEED SENSOR

PULSE UNIT (MT)

BATTERY

STEERING GEARBOX
STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

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System Description

Suspension Composition

Outline

Double wishbone independent suspension has been selected for each of the four wheels. This eliminates damper friction

along the steering axis, and permits suspension geometry that takes full advantage of the performance potential of the

wide, low aspect ratio tires. The double wishbone design also allows the use of aerodynamically-efficient and

aesthetically pleasing low fender lines.

The knuckles and the suspension arms are manufactured from lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloys. This gives a

notable reduction in unsprung weight which results in increased traction and improved ride. It also allows the individual

suspension components to be designed in detail for maximum strength and rigidity.

FRONT

UPPER

CONTROL

ARM
KNUCKLE

STABILIZER
REAR

UPPER

CONTROL

ARM
STABILIZER

KNUCKLE

LOWER CONTROL ARM

LOWER CONTROL ARM

To further increase suspension link rigidity, and to obtain optimum knuckle geometry, the knuckles and ball joints are

contained within the wheel profile. At each corner of the car, the individual suspension system is attached to the alumi-

num stressed skin chassis by a cast aluminum sub-frame. This design further reduces overall weight, and ensures that

suspension loads are fed into the chassis at the most efficient points, and in the most efficient directions.

A large front caster angle combined with small trail distance improves straight-line stability and response without caus-

ing heavy steering effort.

FRONT
REAR

SUB-FRAME

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Hub Replacemen t
NOTE:
• Us e onl y genuin e Hond a whee l weight s fo r aluminu m wheels . Non-genuin e whee l weight s ma y corrod e an d damag e
th e aluminu m wheels .
• O n th e aluminu m wheels , remov e th e cente r ca p fro m insid e o f th e whee l afte r removin g th e wheel .
• Befor e installin g th e brak e disc , clea n th e matin g surfac e o f th e fron t hu b an d insid e o f th e brak e disc .
• Befor e installin g th e wheel , clea n th e matin g surface s of the brak e dis c an d insid e o f th e wheel .
Corrosio n resistan t bolt/nu t
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T
10 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
6 5 N- m (6. 5 kg-m , 4 7 Ib-ft ) SPINDL E NU T
26 x 1. 5 m mReplace .
33 5 N- m (33. 5 kg-m , 24 2 Ib-ft )
NOTE : Afte r tightening , us e a drif t t ostak e th e spindl e nu t shoulde r agains tthe spindle .
HUB BEARIN G ASSEMBL YInspect fo r fault ymovemen t an d wear .Replacement , pag e 18-1 7
BRAK E DIS C
Chec k fo r wea r an d rust .Inspection , sectio n 19 .
FRON T HU B
Chec k fo r damag e an d
cracks .
Replacement ,page 18-1 7
WHEE L NU T
12 x 1. 5 m m110 N- m (1 1 kg-m , 8 0 Ib-ft )
FLAT HEA D SCRE W6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m , 7 Ib-ft )
CENTER CA P
KNUCKL
E
PULSER
SPLAS H GUAR D
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Hub Replacemen t
NOTE:
• Us e onl y genuin e Hond a whee l weight s fo r aluminu m wheels . Non-genuin e whee l weight s ma y corrod e an d damag e
the aluminu m wheels .
• O n th e aluminu m wheels , remov e th e cente r cap from insid e o f th e whee l afte r removin g th e wheel .
• Befor e installin g th e brak e disc , clea n th e matin g surfac e o f th e rea r hu b an d insid e o f th e brak e disc .
• Befor e installin g th e wheel , clea n th e matin g surface s o f th e brak e dis c an d insid e o f th e wheel .
Corrosio n resistan t bolt/nu t
FLANG E BOL T
10 x 1.2 5 mm65 N- m (6. 5 kg-m ,47 Ib-ft )
KNUCKL E
SPLASH GUAR D
HU B BEARIN G
ASSEMBL YInspect fo r fault ymovemen t an d wear .
Replacement , pag e 18-3 3
WHEEL NU T
12 x 1. 5 m m110 N- m (1 1 kg-m ,80 Ib-ft )
REA R HU B UNI T
Chec k fo r damag e an d
cracks .
Replacement , pag e 18-3 3
BRAK E DIS C
Chec k fo r wea r an d
rust .Inspection ,Section 19 .
FLAT HEA D SCRE W
6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7 Ib-ft ) CENTE
R CA P
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