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General Info
Specifications
Maintenance
Engine
Cooling
Fuel and Emissions
*Transaxle
SteeringSuspension
*Brakes (Including ABS)
*Body
*Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
*Body Electrical
*Engine Electrical
*SRS
1997-200 5 NSX Main Menu
As sections w/ * include SRS components,
special precautions are required when servicing.
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Bearing Preload
Adjustment
If any of the items listed below are replaced, the bearing
preload must be adjusted.
• TRANSMISSION HOUSING
• CLUTCH HOUSING
• DIFFERENTIAL
• TAPERED ROLLER BEARING and OUTER RACE
• 75 mm THRUST SHIM
• 90 mm WASHER
• OIL GUIDE RING
1 . Remove the bearing outer race and 75 mm thrust
shim from the transmission housing by prying up
on the bearing outer race or by heating the housing
to about 212°F (100°C).
CAUTION: Do not reuse the thrust shim if the
outer race was pried out.
NOTE:
• If the outer race was removed by heating the
case, let the transmission cool to room tempera-
ture before adjusting the bearing preload.
• Do not heat the transmission housing in excess
of 212°F (100°C).
• Replace the bearing with a new one whenever
the outer race is replaced.
• Repeat on the clutch side.
BEARING OUTER
RACE
75 mm THRUST SHIM
Replace.
TRANSMISSION
HOUSINGProCarManuals.com
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Bearing Preload
Adjustment
NOTE: If any of the items listed below are replaced, the
bearing preload must be adjusted.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING
DIFFERENTIAL
TAPERED ROLLER BEARING and OUTER RACE
75 mm THRUST SHIM
90 mm WASHER
OIL GUIDE RING
1. Remove the bearing outer race and 75 mm thrust
shim from the transmission housing by prying up
on the bearing outer race or by heating the housing
to about 212°F (100°C).
CAUTION: Do not reuse the thrust shim if the
outer race was pried out.
NOTE:
• If the outer race was removed by heating the
case, let the transmission cool to room tempera-
ture before adjusting the bearing preload.
• Do not heat the transmission housing in excess
of 212°F (100°C).
• Replace the bearing with a new one whenever
the outer race is replaced.
• Repeat on the torque converter side.
BEARING OUTER
RACE
TRANSMISSION
HOUSING
75 mm THRUST SHIM
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