1997 ACURA NSX wheel alignment

Wheel Alignment
Height
NSX/NSX- T fou r whee l alignmen t require s th e us e o f equipmen t designe d specificall y fo r fou r whee l independen t
suspension s an d capabl e o f immediat e feedback .
NOTE : Fo r prope r inspection/adjustmen t o f th e whee l alignment , chec k an d adjus t th e followin g befor e checkin g
th e alignment .
• Chec k tha t th e suspensio n i s no t modified .
• Chec k th e tir e siz e an d tir e pressure .
• Chec k th e runou t o f th e wheel s an d tires .
• Chec k th e suspensio n bal l joints . (Hol d a whee l wit h you r hands , the n mov e th e whee l u p an d dow n an d righ t
an d lef t t o chec k fo r wobbling. )
• Chec k th e heigh t o f eac h suspensio n (se e below) .
Heigh t inspection :
• Befor e checkin g fo r th e height , bounc e th e vehicl e u p an d dow n severa l time s befor e measuring .
• Chec k th e heigh t wit h th e vehicl e empty , parke d o n a leve l surface , wit h properl y inflate d tire s (trea d wea r indicator s
mus t no t b e showing) . I f th e heigh t i s ou t o f specification , loa d o r unloa d th e vehicl e a s necessary .
Front
: Rear :
Groun d clearanc e t o th e cente r o f th e lowe r Groun d clearanc e t o th e cente r o f toe con -
contro l ar m bol t tro l ar m bol t
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ITEMMETRICENGLISH
ELECTRICALBattery
Starter
Alternator
Fuses
In the under-dash fuse box
In the under-hood fuse/relay box
In the engine compartment
fuse/relay box
Headlights, high, low
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Taillights
Front side marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Gauge lights
Indicator lights
Glove box and fuse lights
Ceiling lights
Trunk lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell light
Illumination and indicator lights
High mount brake light12 V – 52AH/5HR
12 V – 55AH/5HR
12 V – 1.4 kW
12 V – 120 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A
10 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 120 A
12 V – 65 W/35 W (HID)
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 32/2 CP
12 V – 2 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 32 CP
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.0 W, 1.4 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 1.96 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 0.84 W
12 V – 0.91 W, LED
LED
TIRE
M/T
A/T
BRAKE SYSTEM
Front: 215/40 R17 83Y Rear: 255/40 R17 94Y165/80 D 16 (Folding spare tire)
Power assisted self-adjusting
ventilated disc
58.0/38.8 cm
28.99/6.01 sq in
Mechanical expanding, rear two wheel
brakes
WHEEL
ALIGNMENTCamber Front
Rear
Caster
Toe Front
Rear–0 °20 ’
–1 °30 ’
8 °
Out 3.5 mm Out 0.14 in
In 4.0 mm In 3/16 in
NOTES
Size
Type, front and rear
Pad and lining surface area: front/rear
Parking brake type
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Wheel Alignment

Height

NSX/NSX-T four wheel alignment requires the use of equipment designed specifically for four wheel independent

suspensions and capable of immediate feedback.

NOTE: For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel alignment, check and adjust the following before checking

the alignment.

• Check that the suspension is not modified.

• Check the tire size and tire pressure.

• Check the runout of the wheels and tires.

• Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with your hands, then move the wheel up and down and right

and left to check for wobbling.)

• Check the height of each suspension (see below).

Standard value

Front:

Ground clearance to the center of the lower

control arm bolt
Rear:

Ground clearance to the center of the toe con-

trol arm bolt

Height inspection:

• Before checking for the height, bounce the vehicle up and down several times before measuring.

• Check the height with the vehicle empty, parked on a level surface, with properly inflated tires (tread wear indicators

must not be showing). If the height is out of specification, load or unload the vehicle as necessary.ProCarManuals.com

Front Wheel Alignment Adjusting Procedure

Adjustment

NOTE: NSX/NSX-T four wheel alignment requires the use of equipment designed specifically for four wheel independent

suspensions and capable of immediate feedback.

The NSX/NSX-T suspension can be adjusted for camber, caster (front only), and toe. However, because each of them

relates to the other, the camber changes when the toe is adjusted for example. Therefore, the total adjustment of the

front/rear wheel alignment is required whenever one of the elements (camber, caster, or toe) is adjusted.

Front wheel alignment adjusting procedure

Measure and adjust both camber and toe of the

left side.

Measure and adjust both camber and toe of the

right side.

Adjust caster on both sides.

Measure and readjust both camber and toe of

the left side.

Measure and readjust both camber and toe of

the right side.
TOP VIEW:

CASTER

TOE
CAMBER
Check tire pressure on both sides.

Check the ride height on both sides.ProCarManuals.com

Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusting Procedure

Rear wheel alignment adjusting procedure

Check tire pressure on both sides.

Check the ride height on both sides.

Adjust both camber and toe of the left side.

Adjust both camber and toe of the right side.
TOP VIEW:

CAMBER

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Steering-related Precautions

Steering Wheel and Cable Reel Alignment:

NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel

or airbag on reassembly, make sure the wheels are

turned straight ahead before removing the steering

wheel.

Rotate the cable reel clockwise unit it stops.

Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two

turns) until:

—The yellow gear tooth lines up with the mark on

the cover.

—The arrow on the cable reel label points straight up.

ARROW

MARK

YELLOW GEAR TOOTH

ALIGNMENT MARK
Steering Column Removal:

CAUTION:

• Before removing the steering column, first

disconnect the connector between the cable reel

and the SRS main harness.

• If the steering column is going to be removed

without dismounting the steering wheel, lock the

steering by turning the ignition key to 0-LOCK

position or remove the key from the ignition so

that the steering wheel will not turn.

SRS MAIN

HARNESS

CABLE REEL

CONNECTOR

HOLDER

Steering wheel:

Do not replace the original steering wheel with any

other design, since it will make it impossible to pro-

perly install the airbag (only use genuine Honda

replacement parts).

After reassembly confirm that the wheels are still

turned straight ahead and that the steering wheel

spoke angle is correct. If minor spoke angle adjust-

ment is necessary, do so only by adjusting the tie-rods,

not by removing and repositioning the steering wheel.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Cable Reel Installation

CAUTION:

Before installing the steering wheel, the front wheels

should be aligned straight ahead.

Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are

not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

After reassembly, confirm that the wheels are still

turned straight ahead and that steering wheel spoke

angle is correct. If minor spoke angle adjustment is

necessary, do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not

by removing and repositioning the steering wheel.

1. Align the cancel sleeve grooves with the cable reel

projections.

CANCEL SLEEVE

CABLE REEL

GROOVES

PROJECTIONS

2. Carefully install the cable reel and the cancel sleeve

on the steering column shaft.

CABLE REEL

CANCEL SLEEVE

STEERING COLUMN

SHAFT
3. Install the column covers.

4. Center the cable reel.

Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise un-

til it stops.

Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately

two turns) until:

The yellow gear tooth lines up with the align-

ment mark on the cover.

The arrow mark on the cable reel label points

straight up.

ARROW MARK

CABLE REEL LABEL

ALIGNMENT MARK

YELLOW GEAR TOOTH

5. Install the steering wheel, and attach the cable reel

3-P connector to the steering wheel clips.

6. Connect the horn connector and cruise control

connector.

CRUISE CONTROL

SET/RESUME

SWITCH CONNECTOR

HORN

CONNECTOR

CABLE REEL

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