1997 ACURA NSX service

*1: Refe r t o Servic e Manua l ('9 7 NSX , P/ N 61SL006 )
* Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n warranties .
However , Hond a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Fo r 200 1 Canad a model : Follo w th e Sever e Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 200 1 Mode l o n pag e 4- 6 an d 4-7 .
11-130
9-6 , 9-7
10-2
10-2 ,
13-3 ,
14-10519-84
19-4, 19-2 7
16-3
18-14 , 18-15 ,19-30, 19-31
17-57
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*1: Refe r t o Servic e Manua l ('9 7 NSX , P/ N 61SL006 )
'Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e to perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n warranties .
However , Hond a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d to ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Sever e Drivin g Conditions :
• Drivin g les s tha n 5 mile s ( 8 km ) pe r tri p or , i n freezin g temperatures , drivin g les s tha n 1 0 mile s (1 6 km ) pe r trip .
• Drivin g in extremel y ho t [ove r 90° F (32°C ) conditions .
• Extensiv e idlin g o r lon g period s o f stop-and-g o driving .• Drivin g i n mountainou s conditions .
• Drivin g o n muddy , dusty , o r de-ice d roads .
NOT E i f th e ca r i s drive n OCCASIONALL Y unde r a "severe" condition , yo u shoul d follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 200 1 Mode l o n page s 4- 4 an d 4-5 .
4-2, 4-3
17-5 7
11-13 0
23-194
18-14, 18-15.18-30 , 18-31
16-3
19-4 , 19-27
10-2 , 13-3 ,
14-10519-84
10-2
9-6 , 9-7
23-24 4
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Gauge Assembl y
Gauge/Termina l Locatio n Inde x
SRS component s ar e locate d i n thi s area . Revie w th e SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e SR S
( sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
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Component Locatio n
Index
NOTE :
• I f a n intac t airba g assembl y ha s bee n remove d fro m a scrappe d ca r o r ha s bee n foun d defectiv e o r damage d durin g
transit , storag e o r service , i t shoul d b e deploye d (se e sectio n 23 ).
• Befor e removin g th e gearbox , remov e th e ignitio n ke y t o loc k th e steerin g shaf t fro m turning .
• Afte r installin g th e gearbox , chec k th e whee l alignmen t an d adjus t i f necessary .
STEERING WHEEL/AIRBA G ASSEMBL Y
Removal , pag e 17-43
Disassembly/Reassembly , pag e 17- 44
Installation , pag e 17-45
STEERIN G COLUM N
Removal , pag e 17-47
Inspection , pag e 17-49
Installation , pag e 17-50
STEERIN G GEARBO XRemoval/Installation , pag e 17-1 9
Disassembly , pag e 17-2 2
Inspection , pag e 17-2 1Reassembly , pag e 17-2 5
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Do th e item s in part s A , B , C , D , E , F , an d G as require d fo r th e mileage/tim e interva l listed .
NOTE : Accordin g stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o d o th e maintenanc e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t
voi d th e customer' s emission s warranties . However , Hond a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e don e a t
th e recommende d interva l t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
*1 : Refe r t o th e 199 7 NS X Servic e Manual , P/ N 61SL006 .
*2 : Refe r t o th e 199 8 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SL007 .
*3 : Refe r t o th e 200 1 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SW000 .
(see pag e 8-2 )
(see pag e 8-5 )
(see pag e 19-4 )
(see pag e 19-5 )
(see pag e 18-14 )
(see pag e 16-3 )
(see pag e 19-27 )
(see pag e 13-3 )
(see pag e 14-105 )
(see pag e 10-2 )
(see pag e 19-84 )
(see pag e 10-2 )
(see pag e 9-6 )
(se e pag e 11-130 )
(see pag e 9-14 )
(see pag e 17-57 )
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Maintenance Schedul e
Listed b y Distance/Tim e fo r Norma l Condition s
This two-pag e Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenance . Servic e a t th e indicate d distanc e o r time ,
whicheve r come s first . Us e th e Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r Sever e Condition s i f th e vehicl e meet s an y o f th e qualifier s i n th e
Sever e Condition s schedul e o r i f th e vehicl e is normall y drive n in Canada .
D o th e item s in part s A , B , C , D , E , F , an d G as require d fo r th e mileage/tim e interva l listed .
(see pag e 23-109 )
(see pag e 22-88 )
(see pag e 11-138 )
(see pag e 23-96 )
(see pag e 6-10 )
(se e pag e 6-14 )
(se e pag e 10-11 )
(se e pag e 14-105 )
(see pag e 13-3 )
(see pag e 10-2 )
NOTE : Accordin g stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o d o th e maintenanc e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t
voi d th e customer' s emission s warranties . However , Hond a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e don e a t
th e recommende d interva l t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
*1 : Refe r t o th e 199 7 NS X Servic e Manual , P/ N 61SL006 .
*2 : Refe r t o th e 199 8 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SL007 .
*3 : Refe r t o th e 200 1 NS X Servic e Manua l Supplement , P/ N 61SW000 .
(see pag e 11-149 )
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3-2
Standards and Service Limits
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD (NEW)SERVICE LIMIT
CompressionCheck the engine with the Minimumstarter cranking Maximum variation
kPa (kgf/cm
2, psi)
980 (10.0, 142)
200 (2.0, 28)
Cylinder headWarpage
Height—150.95 – 151.05 (5.943 – 5.947)0.05 (0.002)—
CamshaftEnd play
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance
Total runout
Cam lobe height M/T IN Primary Mid
Secondary
EX Primary Mid
Secondary
A/T IN Primary Mid
Secondary
EX Primary Mid
Secondary0.05 – 0.15 (0.002 – 0.006)
0.050 – 0.089 (0.002 – 0.004)
0.03 (0.0012) max.
37.086 (1.4601)
38.037 (1.4975)
37.326 (1.4695)
36.559 (1.4393)
37.398 (1.4724)
36.741 (1.4465)
37.266 (1.4672)
37.655 (1.4825)
37.504 (1.4765)
36.559 (1.4393)
37.398 (1.4724)
36.741 (1.4465)0.5 (0.02)
0.15 (0.006)
0.04 (0.0016)
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ValveValve clearance IN EX
Valve stem O.D. IN EX
Stem-to-guide clearance IN EX0.15 – 0.19 (0.006 – 0.007)*3
0.17 – 0.21 (0.007 – 0.008)*3
5.475 – 5.485 (0.2156 – 0.2159)
5.45 – 5.46 (0.2146 – 0.2150)
0.025 – 0.055 (0.001 – 0.002)
0.05 – 0.08 (0.002 – 0.003)—
—
5.445 (0.2144)
5.42 (0.2134)
0.08 (0.003)
0.11 (0.004)
Valve seatWidth INEX
Stem installed height IN EX0.80 – 1.00 (0.031 – 0.039)
1.25 – 1.55 (0.049 – 0.061)
41.55 – 42.35 (1.6358 – 1.6673)
41.55 – 42.35 (1.6358 – 1.6673)1.5 (0.059)
2.0 (0.079)
42.435 (1.6707)
42.435 (1.6707)
Valve springFree length M/T IN Outer
Inner
EX
A/T IN EX43.23 (1.7020)*1
43.24 (1.7024)*2
39.79 (1.5665)*1
39.82 (1.5677)*2
46.00 (1.8110)*1
45.98 (1.8102)*2
44.59 (1.7555)*1
44.60 (1.7559)*2
47.40 (1.8661)*1
47.43 (1.8673)*2—
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Valve guideI.D. IN and EX
Installed height IN and EX5.51 – 5.53 (0.2169 – 0.2177)
13.75 – 14.25 (0.541 – 0.561)5.53 (0.218)—
Rocker armArm-to-shaft Primary and Secondary IN and EXclearance Mid IN and EX0.025 – 0.052 (0.0010 – 0.0020)
0.024 – 0.053 (0.0009 – 0.0021)0.08 (0.003)
0.08 (0.003)
M/T: Manual Transmission A/T: Automatic Transmission
*1: NIHON HATSUJO made, *2: CHUO HATSUJO made.
*3: Measured between the rocker arm and camshaft.
Cylinder Head/Valve Train — Section 6
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4-5
Y
Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the mileag\
e/time interval listed.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenanc\
e items marked with an asterisk (*) will not
void the customer ’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance s\
ervices be done at
the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability.
*1: Refer to the 1997 NSX Service Manual, P/N 61SL006.
*2: Refer to the 1998 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SL007.
*3: Refer to the 2001 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SW000.
A
B Replace engine oil (see page
8-2)*
2, every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: without oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).
Check tire inflation and condition at least once a month, every 7,500 mi\
les (12,000 km).
Replace engine oil filter (see page 8-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: with oil filter: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt).
Check front and rear brake wear (see page 19-4)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
• Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the number of clicks (10 to 14) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,\
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-57)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check rack grease and steering linkage.
• Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
• Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.1
• Check bolts for tightness.
• Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-3)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS (see page 19-27)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator\
for damage and leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids, every 15,000 miles (2\
4,000 km) or 1 year.
• Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see page 13-3)*
1.
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-105)*1.
• Engine coolant (see page 10-2)*1.
• Brake fluid (see page 19-84)*1.
• Windshield washer fluid.
Cooling system hoses and connections (see page 10-2)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check all hoses for damage, leaks and deterioration.
• Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system (see page 9-6)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for dam\
age, leaks, and tightness ( see page 9-14 ).
Inspect fuel lines and connections (see page 11-130)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose \
connections and replace damaged parts.
Part Maintenance Items
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Inspect suspension components (see page 18-14)* , every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
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