Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 154

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13. 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
14. Inspect both rotors and the pump housing for scoring
or other damage. Replace the oil pump assembly if
necessary.
1 5. Remove the old oil seal from the oil pump.
16. Gently tap in the new oil seal until the special tool
bottoms on the pump.
OIL PUMP
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PUMP HOUSING
OIL SEAL DRIVER
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17. Reassemble the oil pump. Apply liquid thread-lock
to the pump housing screws.
18. Check that the oil pump turns freely.
19. Apply a light coat of oil to the seal lip.
20. Install the two dowel pins and new O-ring on the
cylinder block.
21. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder block mating
surface of the oil pump.
NOTE:
• Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718-0001.
• Check that the mating surfaces are clean and
dry before applying liquid gasket.
• Apply liquid gasket evenly, in a narrow bead
centered 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.