1997 ACURA NSX Service Repair Manual

10. Measure the clearance between 4th gear and reverse

selector hub with a feeler gauge.

NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,

and take the average as the actual clearance.

STANDARD: 0.05 - 0.11 mm (0.002 - 0.004 in)

12. After replacing the cotter retainer, make sure that

the clearance is within tolerance.

13. Measure the clearance between 1st gear and 1st-

hold clutch hub with a feeler gauge.

NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,

and take the average as the actual clearance.

STANDARD: 0.20 - 0.31 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in)

11. If the clearance is out of tolerance, select and install

a new cotter retainer.

14. If the clearance is out of tolerance, select and install

a new 1st gear collar.

15. After replacing the 1st gear collar, make sure that

the clearance is within tolerance.ProCarManuals.com

One-way Clutch/Parkin g Gea r
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembl y
1. Separat e countershaf t 1 st gea r fro m th e parkin g
gea r b y turnin g th e parkin g gea r i n th e directio n
shown .
2 . Remov e th e one-wa y clutc h b y pryin g i t u p wit h th e
en d o f a screwdriver .
3. Afte r th e part s ar e assembled , hol d countershaf t
1s t gea r an d tur n th e parkin g gea r i n th e directio n
show n t o b e sur e i t turn s freely .Inspect th e part s a s follows :
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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

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

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

Clutch

Illustrated IndexProCarManuals.com

1ST-HOLD CLUTCH 3RD CLUTCHProCarManuals.com

Clutch

Illustrated Index (cont'd)

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