Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 143

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14. Check the housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance.
Housing-to-Rotor Radial Clearance
Standard (New): 0.11 - 0.20 mm
(0.004 - 0.008 in)
Service Limit: 0.21 mm (0.008 in)
OUTER ROTOR
15. Inspect both rotors and the pump housing for scor-
ing or other damage. Replace the oil pump assembly
if necessary.
16. Remove the old oil seal from the oil pump.
17. Gently tap in the new oil seal until the special tool
bottoms on the pump.
OIL PUMP
Table of Contents
PUMP HOUSING
OIL SEAL DRIVER
07GAD-PH70201
18. Reassemble the oil pump. Apply liquid thread-lock
to the pump housing screws.
19. Check that the oil pump turns freely.
20. Apply a light coat of oil to the seal lip.
21. Install the two dowel pins and new O-ring on the
cylinder block.
22. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder block mating sur-
face of the oil pump.
NOTE:
• Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718-0001 or 08718
-0003.
• Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry
before applying liquid gasket.
• Apply liquid gasket evenly, in a narrow bead cen-
tered on the mating surface.
• To prevent leakage of oil, apply liquid gasket to
the inner threads of the bolt holes.
PUMP HOUSING
• Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket.
Instead reapply liquid gasket after removing old
residue.
• After assembly, wait at least 20 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
Apply liquid
gasket along the
broken line.