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12-3
Component Location Index
O-RINGLOCK PIN
FLYWHEEL
O-RING
ROLL PINS
CLUTCH DISC CLUTCH HOSE
CLUTCH LINE CLUTCH INTERLOCK
SWITCH
CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER SEAL
CLUTCH PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH
CLUTCH LINE
RELEASE FORK
CLUTCH ASSIST
SPRING
RELEASE BEARING CLUTCH PEDAL
CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
RETAINING CLIP
RESERVOIR HOSE
SLAVE CYLINDER
CRANKSHAFT
PILOT BUSHING
CLUTCH
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH HOSE CLIPS PRESSURE PLATE
CLEVIS PIN
Replace.
Inspection,page 12-21
Replacement, page 12-21
Replace.
Replace.
Inspection and Removal,page 12-20
Installation, page 12-23 Replacement,
page 12-17 Test, page 4-8
Adjustment,
page 12-8
Replace.
Test, page 4-50
Adjustment,page 12-8
Removal, page 12-24
Inspection, page 12-24
Installation, page 12-24 Adjustment,
page 12-8
Replacement, page 12-10
Replacement, page 12-11
Replace.
Replacement, page 12-14
Inspection,
page 12-22
Replacement,
page 12-22
Replace. Inspection
and Removal,
page 12-19
Installation,
page 12-23
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6-speed Manual Transmission
12-4Clutch
Component Location Index (cont’d)
O-RING
FLYWHEEL
O-RING
ROLL PINS
CLUTCH DISC CLUTCH HOSE
CLUTCH LINE
CLUTCH LINE
RELEASE FORK
CLEVIS
PIN
CRANKSHAFT
PILOT BUSHING CLUTCH PEDAL
CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER RESERVOIR HOSE
SLAVE CYLINDER CLUTCH HOSE CLIPSLOCK PIN
CLUTCH INTERLOCK
SWITCH
CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER SEAL
CLUTCH PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH
CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY
RETAINING CLIP CLUTCH ASSIST
SPRING
RELEASE BEARING CLUTCH PEDAL COVER
CLUTCH
RESERVOIR
PRESSURE PLATE
Replace.
Inspection,page 12-21
Replacement, page 12-21
Replace.
Replace.
Inspection and Removal,page 12-20
Installation, page 12-23 Replacement, page 12-17
Inspection,
page 12-22
Replacement, page 12-22 Adjustment, page 12-8
Replacement, page 12-11
Replacement, page 12-15
Replace. Test, page 4-8
Adjustment,
page 12-8
Replace.
Test, page 4-50
Adjustment,page 12-8
Replacement, page 12-10
Replace.
Removal, page 12-24
Inspection, page 12-24
Installation, page 12-24Replacement, page 12-18
Inspectionand Removal,
page 12-19
Installation, page 12-23
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Delay Orifice Mechanism (6-speed Manual Transmission)
Function
12-5
System Description
DELAY ORIFICE MECHANISM
SLAVE CYLINDER PISTONPISTON CYLINDER
The delay orifice mechanism improves clutch operation by delaying the slave cylinder release speed when the clutch
pedal is suddenly released. The delay orifice mechanism is built into the slave cylinder.
(cont’d)
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12-6Clutch
System Description (cont’d)
FILTER PART of FLOW (Blocked)
ONE-WAY VALVE
ORIFICE PART of FLOW
FLUID from
MASTER CYLINDER FLOW to PISTON CYLINDER
FILTER PART of FLOW (Blocked)
FLUID to
MASTER CYLINDER ONE-WAY VALVE
ORIFICE PART of FLOW
FLUID from PISTON CYLINDER
When the clutch pedal is pressed, the fluid pressure from the master cylinder moves the one-way valve in the
direction shown in the illustration. The fluid flows through two passages: the orifice part and the filter part. It then
flows out to the piston cylinder to release the pressure plate and clutch disc joint.
When the clutch pedal is released, the fluid pressure from the piston cylinder moves the one-way valve in the direction
shown in the illustration. The one-way valve blocks the filter-part passage and delays the clutch release speed by
returning the fluid to the master cylinder through only the orifice-part passage.
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6-speed manual transmission
12-7
Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding
B
A A
8N·m
(0.8 kgf·m,
5.8 lbf·ft)
A
8N·m
(0.8 kgf·m,
5.8 lbf·ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse the drained fluid. Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion
and shorten the life of the system.
Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible.
Make sure the brake fluid is not contaminated with dirt or other foreign matter.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
If may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork with a block of wood to remove all the air
from the system.
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the clutch reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) l evel line (B).2. Attach the one end of a clear tube to the bleeder
screw (A), and put the other end into a container.
Loosen the bleeder screw to allow air to escape
from the system.
3. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the reservoir, then slowly push the clutch pedal all
the way down. Before releasing the pedal, have an
assistant temporarily tighten the bleeder screw.
Loosen the bleeder screw, and push the pedal
down again. Repeat this step until no more bubbles
appear at the clear tube.
NOTE: Make sure the fluid level on the reservoir
does not go below MIN.
4. Tighten the bleeder screw securely.
5. Refill the brake fluid in the reservoir to the MAX (upper) l evel line.
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F Clutch Pedal Height:
Except Type S model: 159.3 mm (6.27 in.)
Type S model: 161.3 mm (6.35 in.)
G Clutch Pedal Stroke: 130 140 mm (5.12 5.51 in.)
12-8Clutch
Clutch Pedal, Clutch Pedal Position Switch, and Clutch Interlock Switch
Adjustment
B
A F
G
A
D E
B
C
NOTE: For a cruise control problem, check the clutch pedal position switch (see page 4-50).
For an engine cranking problem, check the clutch interlock switch (see page 4-8).
The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and the pushrod, the release bearing will be
held against the diaphragm spring, which can result
in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.
1. Lift up the carpet (A). At the insulator cutout, measure pedal height from the right side of the
pedal pad (B). 2. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A),
and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B)
until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C).
3. Loosen the clutch pushrod locknut (D), and turn the pushrod (E) in or out to get the specified height (F)
and stroke (G) at the clutch pedal. If adjusting the
pushrod causes the clutch pedal to contact the
clutch pedal position switch, back off the switch
further.
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12-9
A
18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m,
13 lbf·ft) C
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
B A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
B
912mm
(0.35 0.47 in.)
4. Tighten the clutch pushrod locknut (A).
5. With the clutch pedal released, turn in the clutch pedal position switch (B) until it contacts the clutch
pedal.
6. Turn in the clutch pedal position switch an additional 3/4 to 1 turn. Make sure the clutch pedal
height did not change.
7. While holding the clutch pedal position switch, tighten the locknut (C). 8. Loosen the clutch interlock switch locknut (A).
9. Fully press the clutch pedal to the floor, then
release the clutch pedal 9 12 mm (0.35 0.47 in.)
and hold it there.
10. Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (B), so the engine starts with the clutch pedal in this
position.
11. While holding the clutch interlock switch, tighten the locknut.
12. Check the clutch operation.
13. Connect the clutch pedal position switch connector and the clutch interlock switch connector, then
check the cruise control and the engine starting.
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Special Tools Required
Pressure Plate Inspection and Removal
Standard (New): 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Engine Side
12-19
Clutch Replacement
A
07JAF-PM7011A
C
07936-3710100 B
07ZAF-PR8A100 DC
07936-3710100
A
07LAB-PV00100B
07ZAF-PR8A100
D E
A
Clutch alignment disc 07JAF-PM7011A
Ring gear holder 07LAB-PV00100
Clutch alignment shaft 07ZAF-PR8A100
Bearing remover shaft 07936-KC10500
Slide hammer 07741-0010201
Bearing driver attachment, 22 x 24 mm 07746-0010800
Driver handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Remover handle 07936-37101001. Remove the transmission; 5-speed model (see page 13-7), 6-speed model (see page 13-84).
2. Check the evenness of the height of the diaphragm spring fingers using the clutch alignment disc (A),
the clutch alignment shaft (B), the remover handle
(C), and a feeler gauge (D). If the height is more
than the service limit, replace the pressure plate. 3. Install the ring gear holder (A), the clutch alignment
shaft (B), and the remover handle (C).
4. To prevent warping, loosen the pressure plate mounting bolts (D) in a cri sscross pattern in several
steps, then remove the pressure plate (E).
5. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring (A) for wear at the release bearing contact area.
(cont’d)
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