Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 369

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2. Install the standard shim and bearing outer race in-
to the transmission housing using the special tools
as shown.
CAUTION: Do not use more than one shim to ad-
just the bearing preload.
NOTE:
• Install the bearing outer race squarely.
• Check that there is no clearance between the
bearing outer race, shim and transmission
housing.
DRIVER
07749-0010000
75 mm THRUST SHIM:
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ATTACHMENT,
72 x 75 mm
07746-0010600
Standard shim
3. Lubricate the tapered roller bearing with transmis-
sion oil, then install the differential.
4. Install the transmission housing.
NOTE: Do not install the mainshaft, countershaft,
and reverse idle gear shaft.
Torque: 45 N-m (4.5 kg-m, 33 Ib-ft)
5. Rotate the differential assembly in both directions
to seat the bearings.
6. Measure the starting torque of the differential
assembly with a special tool and a torque wrench
as shown.
NOTE: Measure the bearing preload at normal
room temperature in both directions.
Standard: 2.0-3.0 N-m (20-30 kg-cm,
17-26 lb-in)
TORQUE WRENCH
7. If the bearing preload is not within the standard,
select the shim that will give you the correct
preload, and recheck.
NOTE: Changing one of the shims to the next size
will increase or decrease preload about 0.3- 0.4
N-m (3-4 kg-cm, 2.60-3.47 Ib-in).
DIFFERENTIAL
INSPECTION TOOLS
07MAJ-PR90100