Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 450

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Countershaft
Inspection/Installation (cont'd)
3. If the clearance is out of tolerance;
a. Select and install a new 3rd gear collar, and
recheck the clearance.
b. If the clearance is still out of tolerance, replace
the two thrust needle bearings, and recheck
the clearance.
NOTE:
• If the clearance still exceeds the service limit even
with new thrust needle bearings, check the 3rd
gear, 2nd gear and 3rd gear collar for wear, and
replace any worn parts.
• After replacing parts, make sure that the clearance
is within tolerance.
4. Hold the 2nd gear against the 3rd gear. Measure the
clearance between the 2nd gear spacer and cotters
with a feeler gauge.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,
and take the average as the actual clearance.
STANDARD: 0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in)
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5.
6.
7. Remove the countershaft bearing from the trans-
8.
9.
If the clearance is out of tolerance, select and install a
new cotters.
After replacing the cotters, make sure that the
clearance is held within tolerance.
mission housing. See page 14-158.
Assemble the countershaft including all bearings
and other parts shown on page 14-138.
Torque the countershaft locknut to 29 N-m (3.0
kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft).