Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 396

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Intermediate Shaft
Replacement
1. Drain the oil from the transmission (see
M/T or section 14
2. Remove the right driveshaft assembly (see page
16-3).
3. Remove the heat shield.
HEAT SHIELD
4. The bearing support assembly is a light press fit in
the support base. To remove the bearing support
assembly, remove the 8 x 1.25 mm flange bolts
with the support base still attached to the engine
block. Tap the flanged section of the bearing sup-
port with a plastic hammer toward the wheel side,
then remove the bearing support assembly from
the support base.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the differential
oil seal, hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until
it is clear of the differential.
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section 13
A/T).
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
FLANGE BOLT
6 x 1.0 mm
10 N-m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)
NOTE: Mark the support base and bearing support
during disassembly to ensure proper positioning
during reassembly.
CAUTION: The bearing support and support base
are made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage
them when servicing.
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
SUPPORT BASE
Shaft
end
Mark
BEARING SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
Lightly tap the support base using
a plastic hammer.
5. Remove the support base from the engine block.
FLANGE BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
SUPPORT BASE
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. Align the
marks, and install by tapping on the bearing support
assembly shaft end.
FLANGE BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m. 16 Ib-ft)
Mark