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Specifications Acura RSX I

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Engine Electrical

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Ignition coilRated voltage12 V
Firing order1-3-4-2
Spark plugTypeK20A3 engineNGK:IZFR6K11 DENSO:SKJ20DR-M11
K20A2 engine (2002-2004 models)NGK:IFR7G11K, IFR7G11KS DENSO: SK22PR-M11, SK22PR-M11S
K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models)NGK:IFR7G11KS DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Gap1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Ignition timingAt idle Check the red markM/T (in neutral)8°+/-2° BTDC
A/T (in N or P position)8°+/-2° BTDC
Drive beltTensionAuto tensioner
Alternator (K20A3 engine)OutputAt 13.5 V and normal engine temperature90 A
Coil (rotor) resistanceAt 68°F (20°C)1.84-2.10 ohms
Slip ring O.D.22.7 mm (0.89 in.)21.7 mm (0.85 in.)
Brush length15.5 mm (0.61 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension3.3-4.1 N (0.34-0.42 kgf, 0.7-0.9 lbf)
Alternator [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]OutputAt 13.5 V and normal engine temperature95 A
Coil (rotor) resistanceAt 68°F (20°C)2.2-3.0 ohms
Slip ring O.D.14.4 mm (0.57 in.)14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Brush length10.5 mm (0.41 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension2.9-3.5 N (0.30-0.36 kgf, 0.7-0.8 lbf)
Starter (K20A3 engine)Output1.2 kW
Commutator mica depth0.40-0.50 mm (0.016-0.020 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Commutator runout0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D.28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in.)27.5 mm (1.083 in.)
Brush length11.1-11.5 mm (0.44-0.45 in.)4.3 mm (0.17 in.)
Starter [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]Output1.1 kW
Commutator mica depth0.50-0.80 mm (0.020-0.031 in.)0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Commutator runout0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D.28.0 mm (1.10 in.)27.0 mm (1.06 in.)
Brush length14.0-14.5 mm (0.55-0.57 in.)9.0 mm (0.35 in.)
Brush spring tension13.7-17.7 N (1.40-1.80 kgf, 3.09-3.97 lbf)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Assembly

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
CompressionPressure Check the engine with the starter crankingMinimum930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm 2 , 135 psi)
Maximum variation200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm 2 , 28 psi)

ENGINE ASSEMBLY STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder Head

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
HeadWarpage0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Height103.95-104.05 mm (4.093-4.096 in.)
CamshaftEnd play0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in.)0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearanceNo. 1 journal0.030-0.069 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 journals0.060-0.099 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Total runout0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
Cam lobe height (K20A3 engine)Intake, primary33.925 mm (1.3356 in.)
Intake, secondary29.638 mm (1.1668 in.)
Exhaust34.092 mm (1.3422 in.)
Cam lobe height [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]Intake, primary32.791 mm (1.2910 in.)
Intake, mid35.534 mm (1.3990 in.)
Intake, secondary32.678 mm (1.2865 in.)
Exhaust, primary32.772 mm (1.2902 in.)
Exhaust, mid34.768 mm (1.3688 in.)
Exhaust, secondary32.661 mm (1.2859 in.)
ValveClearance (cold)Intake0.21-0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)
Exhaust (K20A3 engine)0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.)
Exhaust [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.25-0.29 mm (0.010-0.011 in.)
Stem O.D.Intake5.475-5.485 mm (0.2156-0.2159 in.)5.445 mm (0.214 in.)
Exhaust5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)5.42 mm (0.213 in.)
Stem-to-guide clearanceIntake0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
Valve seatWidthIntake1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
Exhaust1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
Stem installed heightIntake44.0-44.5 mm (1.73-1.75 in.)44.7 mm (1.76 in.)
Exhaust44.1-44.6 mm (1.74-1.76 in.)44.8 mm (1.76 in.)
Valve springFree length (K20A3 engine)Intake47.61 mm (1.874 in.)
ExhaustNIPPON HATSUJO: 49.64 mm (1.954 in.) CHUO HATSUJO: 49.63 mm (1.954 in.)
Free length [K20A2 (2002 model) engine]Intake, inner45.22 mm (1.780 in.)
Exhaust, inner45.50 mm (1.791 in.)
Intake, outer50.86 mm (2.002 in.)
Exhaust, outer51.81 mm (2.040 in.)
Free length [K20A2 (2003-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]Intake49.77 mm (1.959 in.)
Exhaust50.39 mm (1.984 in.)
Valve guideI.D.Intake5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Exhaust5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Installed heightIntake15.2-16.2 mm (0.598-0.638 in.)
Exhaust15.5-16.5 mm (0.610-0.650 in.)
Rocker armArm-to-shaft clearanceIntake0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust (K20A3 engine)0.018-0.056 mm (0.0007-0.0022 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

CYLINDER HEAD STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Block

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
BlockWarpage of deck0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Bore diameterA or I86.010-86.020 mm (3.3862-3.3866 in.)86.070 mm (3.3886 in.)
B or II86.000-86.010 mm (3.3858-3.3862 in.)86.070 mm (3.3886 in.)
Bore taper0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Reboring limit0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
PistonSkirt O.D. at 11 mm (0.4 in.) from bottom of skirtNo letter or A85.980-85.990 mm (3.3850-3.3854 in.)85.930 mm (3.3831 in.)
Letter B85.970-85.980 mm (3.3846-3.3850 in.)85.920 mm (3.3827 in.)
Clearance in cylinder0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 in.)0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Ring groove widthTop (K20A3 engine)1.220-1.230 mm (0.0481-0.0484 in.)1.25 mm (0.049 in.)
Top [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]1.235-1.245 mm (0.0486-0.0490 in.)1.265 mm (0.0498 in.)
Second (K20A3 engine)1.220-1.230 mm (0.0481-0.0484 in.)1.25 mm (0.049 in.)
Second [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]1.230-1.240 mm (0.0484-0.0488 in.)1.260 mm (0.0496 in.)
Oil2.005-2.025 mm (0.0789-0.0797 in.)2.05 mm (0.081 in.)
Piston ringRing-to-groove clearanceTop (K20A3 engine)0.035-0.060 mm (0.0014-0.0024 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Top [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.040-0.065 mm (0.0016-0.0026 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Second (K20A3 engine)0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Second [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.045-0.070 mm (0.0018-0.0028 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Ring end gapTop0.20-0.35 mm (0.008-0.014 in.)0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
Second (K20A3 engine)0.40-0.55 mm (0.016-0.022 in.)0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
Second [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.50-0.65 mm (0.020-0.026 in.)0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
Oil (K20A3 engine)0.25-0.65 mm (0.010-0.026 in.)0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
Oil [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.)0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pinO.D.21.961-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)21.953 mm (0.8643 in.)
Pin-to-piston clearance0.005 to +0.002 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00008 in.)0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rodPin-to-rod clearance0.005-0.015 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Small-end bore diameter21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8652 in.)
Large-end bore diameterK20A3 engine48.0 mm (1.89 in.)
K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines51.0 mm (2.01 in.)
End play0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 in.)0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
CrankshaftMain journal diameterNo. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal (K20A3 engine)54.984-55.008 mm (2.1648-2.1657 in.)
No. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]54.980-55.004 mm (2.1646-2.1655 in.)
No. 3 journal (K20A3 engine)54.976-55.000 mm (2.1644-2.1654 in.)
No. 3 journal [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]54.974-54.996 mm (2.1644-2.1652 in.)
Rod journal diameterK20A3 engine44.976-45.000 mm (1.7707-1.7717 in.)
K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines47.976-48.000 mm (1.8888-1.8898 in.)
Rod/main journal taper0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
Rod/main journal out-of-round0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
End play0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
RunoutK20A3 engine0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) max.0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) max.0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Crankshaft bearingMain bearing-to-journal oil clearanceNo. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal0.017-0.041 mm (0.0007-0.0016 in.)0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
No. 3 journal0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
Rod bearing clearanceK20A3 engine0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in.)0.060 mm (0.0024 in.)
K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines0.033-0.061 mm (0.0013-0.0024 in.)0.072 mm (0.0028 in.)

ENGINE BLOCK STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Lubrication

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Engine oilCapacity (K20A3 engine)Engine overhaul5.3 L (5.6 US qt)
Engine, including filter4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
Oil change, without filter4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
Capacity [K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines]Engine overhaul5.8 L (6.1 US qt)
Engine, including filter4.7 L (5.0 US qt)
Oil change, without filter4.5 L (4.8 US qt)
Oil pumpInner-to-outer rotor clearance0.02-0.15 mm (0.001-0.006 in.)0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance0.15-0.21 mm (0.006-0.008 in.)0.23 mm (0.009 in.)
Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance0.02-0.07 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Relief valve, oil pressure with oil temperature at 176°F (80°C)At idle70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm 2 ,10 psi) min.
At 3,000 RPM300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 44 psi) min.

ENGINE LUBRICATION STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Cooling

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
RadiatorCoolant capacities (Includes engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir) Use ACURA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2M/T: engine overhaul6.4 L (1.69 US gal)
M/T: coolant change5.1 L (1.35 US gal)
A/T: engine overhaul6.3 L (1.66 US gal)
A/T: coolant change5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
ReservoirCoolant capacity0.5 L (0.13 US gal)
Radiator capOpening pressure93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2 ,14-18 psi)
ThermostatOpening temperatureBegins to open169-176 °F (76-80 °C)
Fully open194 °F(90 °C)
Valve lift at fully open8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switchThermoswitch "ON" temperature196-203 °F (91-95 °C)
Thermoswitch "OFF" temperatureSubtract 5-15 °F (3-8 °C) from actual "ON" temperature

COOLING STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel and Emissions

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Fuel pressure regulatorPressure with fuel pressure gauge connected320-370 kPa (3.3-3.8 kgf/cm 2 , 47-54 psi)
Fuel tankCapacity50 L (13.2 US gal)
Engine idleIdle speed without loadK20A2 engine (2002-2004 models) in neutral700+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (M/T) in neutral700+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (A/T) in N or P position700+/-50 RPM
K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models) in neutral800+/-50 RPM
Idle speed with high electric load (A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max Cool, blower fan on High, rear window defogger ON (if applicable, switchK20A2 engine (2002-2004 models) in neutral780+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (2002-2004 models) (M/T) in neutral720+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (2002-2004 models) (A/T) in N or P position720+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (2005-2006 models) (M/T) in neutral700+/-50 RPM
K20A3 engine (2005-2006 models) (A/T) in N or P position700+/-50 RPM
K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models) in neutral850+/-50 RPM

FUEL AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Clutch pedalHeight from the floor197 mm (7.76 in.)
Stroke130-140 mm (5.12-5.51 in.)
Play10-16 mm (0.39-0.63 in.)
Disengagement height from the floor115 mm (4.53 in.) min.
FlywheelRunout on clutch mating surface0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch discRivet head depth1.65-2.25 mm (0.065-0.089 in.) min.0.7 mm (0.03 in.)
Thickness8.3-8.9 mm (0.33-0.35 in.)6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plateWarpage0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Height if diaphragm spring fingersMeasured with special tool and feeler gauge0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

CLUTCH STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (5-speed)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL (5-SPEED) STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Transmission fluid Capacity Fluid change 1.5L (1.6 US qt) Use Acura MTF Overhaul 1.7L (1.8 US qt) Mainshaft End play 0.11-0.17 mm (0.004-0.007 in.) Adjust Diameter of bushing surface 20.80-20.85 mm (0.819-0.821 in.) 20.75 mm (0.817 in.) Diameter of distance collar 31.984-32.000 mm (1.2594-1.2598 in.) 31.93 mm (1.257 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 27.977-27.990 mm (1.1015-1.1020 in.) 27.92 mm (1.099 in.) Diameter of needle bearing contact area 38.984-39.000 mm (1.5348-1.5354 in.) 38.93 mm (1.533 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side) 27.987-28.000 mm (1.1019-1.1024 in.) 27.93 mm (1.100 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Mainshaft 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear I.D. 44.009-44.025 mm (1.7326-1.7333 in.) 44.08 mm (1.735 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.) 23.80 mm (0.937 in.) Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 40.000-40.015 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.) 39.95 mm (1.5723 in.) Diameter of distance collar contact area 39.937-39.950 mm (1.5723-1.5728 in.) 39.883 mm (1.5702 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side) 30.020-30.033 mm (1.1819-1.1824 in.) 29.97 mm (1.180 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) 35 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance 0.04-0.10 mm (0.0016-0.0039 in.) Adjust Countershaft 1st gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 22.92-22.97 mm (0.902-0.904 in.) 22.87 mm (0.900 in.) Countershaft 2nd gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 27.92-27.97 mm (1.099-1.101 in.) 27.87 mm (1.097 in.) Countershaft 1st gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.) - Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 28.03-28.08 mm (1.104-1.106 in.) - Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears distance collar I.D. 32.00-32.01 mm (1.2598-1.2602 in.) 32.02 mm (1.261 in.) O.D. 38.989-39.000 mm (1.5350-1.5354 in.) 38.94 mm (1.533 in.) Length A 51.95-52.05 mm (2.045-2.049 in.) - B 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.) - MBS distance collar I.D. 28.00-28.01 mm (1.102-1.103 in.) 28.02 mm (1.103 in.) Length 23.95-24.05 mm (0.943-0.947 in.) - Reverse idler gear I.D. 20.016-20.043 mm (0.7880-0.7891 in.) 20.90 mm (0.832 in.) Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance 0.036-0.084 mm (0.0014-0.0033 in.) 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.49 mm (0.028-0.059 in.) 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Triple cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.50-1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Shift fork Finger thickness 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.) - Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) Reverse shift fork Finger thickness 13.4-13.7 mm (0.527-0.539 in.) - Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance 0.20-0.59 mm (0.007-0.024 in.) 1.3 mm (0.051 in.) Shift arm I.D. 13.973-14.000 mm (0.5501-0.5512 in.) - Shift fork diameter at contact area 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in.) - Shift arm-to-shift lever clearance 0.2-0.5 mm (0.007-0.020 in.) 0.62 mm (0.024 in.) Select lever Finger width 14.85-14.95 mm (0.585-0.589 in.) - Change lever Shaft-to-select lever clearance 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) Groove (to select lever) 15.00-15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in.) - Shaft-to-shift arm clearance 0.013-0.070 mm (0.0005-0.0028 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) M/T differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D. 18.010-18.028 mm (0.7091 - 0.7098 in.) - Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.027-0.057 mm (0.0011-0.0022 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Driveshaft contact area I.D. 28.025-28.045 mm (1.1033-1.1041 in.) - M/T differential pinion gear Backlash 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) - I.D. 18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.) - Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.059-0.095 mm (0.0023-0.0037 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) 80 mm shim 80 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing 0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in.) Adjust

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (5-speed)

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (6-speed)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL (6-SPEED) STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Transmission fluid Capacity Fluid change 1.5L (1.6 US qt) Use Acura MTF Overhaul 1.7L (1.8 US qt) Mainshaft End play 0.11-0.17 mm (0.004-0.007 in.) Adjust Diameter of bushing surface 20.80-20.85 mm (0.819-0.821 in.) 20.75 mm (0.817 in.) Diameter of distance collar 31.984-32.000 mm (1.2594-1.2598 in.) 31.93 mm (1.257 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 27.977-27.990 mm (1.1015-1.1020 in.) 27.92 mm (1.099 in.) Diameter of needle bearing contact area 38.984-39.000 mm (1.5348-1.5354 in.) 38.93 mm (1.533 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side) 27.987-28.000 mm (1.1019-1.1024 in.) 27.93 mm (1.100 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Mainshaft 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear I.D. 44.009-44.025 mm (1.7326-1.7333 in.) 44.08 mm (1.735 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.) 23.80 mm (0.937 in.) Mainshaft 6th gear I.D. 40.009-40.025 mm (1.5752-1.5758 in.) 40.08 mm (1.578 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941 - 0.944 in.) 23.80 mm (0.937 in.) Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 35.000-35.015 mm (1.3780-1.3785 in.) 34.95 mm (1.3760 in.) Diameter of distance collar contact area 39.937-39.950 mm (1.5723-1.5728 in.) 39.883 mm (1.5702 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side) 30.020-30.033 mm (1.1819-1.1824 in.) 29.97 mm (1.180 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) 35 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance 0.04-0.10 mm (0.0016-0.0039 in.) Adjust Countershaft 1st gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 22.92-22.97 mm (0.902-0.904 in.) 22.87 mm (0.900 in.) Countershaft 2nd gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 27.92-27.97 mm (1.099-1.101 in.) 27.87 mm (1.097 in.) Countershaft 1st gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.) - Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 28.03-28.08 mm (1.104-1.106 in.) - Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears distance collar I.D. 32.00-32.01 mm (1.2598-1.2602 in.) 32.02 mm (1.261 in.) O.D. 38.989-39.000 mm (1.5350-1.5354 in.) 38.94 mm (1.533 in.) Length A 51.95-52.05 mm (2.045-2.049 in.) - B 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.) - Mainshaft 6th gear distance collar I.D. 28.00-28.01 mm (1.102-1.103 in.) 28.02 mm (1.103 in.) O.D. 34.989-35.000 mm (1.3775-1.3779 in.) 34.940 mm (1.3756 in.) Length 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.) - Reverse idler gear I.D. 20.016-20.043 mm (0.7880-0.7891 in.) 20.90 mm (0.832 in.) Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance 0.036-0.084 mm (0.0014-0.0033 in.) 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Synchro ring (2005-2006 models) Ring-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.49 mm (0.028-0.059 in.) 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Double cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.50-1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Triple cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.50-1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Shift fork Finger thickness 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.) - Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) Reverse shift fork Finger thickness 13.4-13.7 mm (0.527-0.539 in.) - Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance 0.20-0.59 mm (0.007-0.024 in.) 1.3 mm (0.051 in.) Shift arm I.D. 13.973-14.000 mm (0.5501-0.5512 in.) - Shift fork diameter at contact area 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in.) - Shift arm-to-shift lever clearance 0.2-0.5 mm (0.007-0.020 in.) 0.62 mm (0.024 in.) Select lever Finger width 14.85-14.95 mm (0.585-0.589 in.) - Change lever Shaft-to-select lever clearance 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) Groove (to select lever) 15.00-15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in.) - Shaft-to-shift arm clearance 0.013-0.070 mm (0.0005-0.0028 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) M/T differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D. 18.010-18.028 mm (0.7091-0.7098 in.) - Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.027-0.057 mm (0.0011-0.0022 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Driveshaft contact area I.D. 28.025-28.045 mm (1.1033-1.1041 in.) - M/T differential pinion gear Backlash 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) - I.D. 18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.) - Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.059-0.095 mm (0.0023-0.0037 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) 80 mm shim 80 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing 0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in.) Adjust

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)Capacity Use Acura ATF-Z1Fluid change2.9 L (3.1 US qt)
Overhaul6.5 L (6.9 US qt)
ATF pressureLine pressureAt 2,000 RPM in N or P position900-960 kPa (9.2-9.8 kgf/cm 2 ,130-140 psi)850 kPa (8.7 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
1st clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 1st gear in M position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
2nd clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 2nd gear in M position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
3rd clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 3rd gear in M position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
4th clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 4th gear in M position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
5th clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 5th gear in M position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
Torque converterStall speed Check with vehicle on level ground2,100 RPM1,950-2,250 RPM
ClutchClutch end plate-to-top disc clearance1st1.23-1.43 mm (0.048-0.056 in.)
2nd0.75-0.95 mm (0.030-0.037 in.)
3rd0.83-1.03 mm (0.033-0.041 in.)
4th and 5th0.73-0.93 mm (0.029-0.037 in.)
Clutch return spring free length1st, 2nd, and 3rd50.8 mm (2.00 in.)48.8 mm (1.92 in.)
4th and 5th33.5 mm (1.32 in.)31.5 mm (1.24 in.)
Clutch disc thickness1.94 mm (0.076 in.)
Clutch plate thickness1st, 2nd, and 3rd2.00 mm (0.079 in.)When discolored
4th and 5th (2002-2004 models)2.00 mm (0.079 in.)When discolored
4th and 5th (2005-2006 models)2.30 mm (0.090 in.)When discolored
1st and 3rd clutch end plate thicknessMark 12.3 mm (0.091 in.)When discolored
Mark 22.4 mm (0.094 in.)When discolored
Mark 32.5 mm (0.098 in.)When discolored
Mark 42.6 mm (0.102 in.)When discolored
Mark 52.7 mm (0.106 in.)When discolored
Mark 62.8 mm (0.110 in.)When discolored
Mark 72.9 mm (0.114 in.)When discolored
Mark 83.0 mm (0.118 in.)When discolored
Mark 93.1 mm (0.122 in.)When discolored
Mark 103.2 mm (0.126 in.)When discolored
Mark 113.3 mm (0.130 in.)When discolored
Mark 123.4 mm (0.134 in.)When discolored
2nd clutch end plate thicknessMark 12.6 mm (0.102 in.)When discolored
Mark 22.7 mm (0.106 in.)When discolored
Mark 32.8 mm (0.110 in.)When discolored
Mark 42.9 mm (0.114 in.)When discolored
Mark 53.0 mm (0.118 in.)When discolored
Mark 63.1 mm (0.122 in.)When discolored
Mark 73.2 mm (0.126 in.)When discolored
Mark 83.3 mm (0.130 in.)When discolored
Mark 93.4 mm (0.134 in.)When discolored
4th and 5th clutch end plate thickness 2002 model (#1000001-1021247)Mark 113.1 mm (0.122 in.)When discolored
Mark 123.2 mm (0.126 in.)When discolored
Mark 133.3 mm (0.130 in.)When discolored
Mark 143.4 mm (0.134 in.)When discolored
Mark 153.5 mm (0.138 in.)When discolored
Mark 163.6 mm (0.142 in.)When discolored
Mark 173.7 mm (0.146 in.)When discolored
Mark 183.8 mm (0.150 in.)When discolored
Mark 193.9 mm (0.154 in.)When discolored
4th and 5th clutch end plate thickness 2002 model (#1021248-) and 2003-2004 modelsMark 13.0 mm (0.118 in.)When discolored
Mark 23.1 mm (0.122 in.)When discolored
Mark 33.2 mm (0.126 in.)When discolored
Mark 43.3 mm (0.130 in.)When discolored
Mark 53.4 mm (0.134 in.)When discolored
Mark 63.5 mm (0.138 in.)When discolored
Mark 73.6 mm (0.142 in.)When discolored
Mark 83.7 mm (0.146 in.)When discolored
Mark 93.8 mm (0.150 in.)When discolored
4th and 5th clutch end plate thickness 2005-2006 modelsMark 12.1 mm (0.083 in.)When discolored
Mark 22.2 mm (0.087 in.)When discolored
Mark 32.3 mm (0.091 in.)When discolored
Mark 42.4 mm (0.094 in.)When discolored
Mark 52.5 mm (0.098 in.)When discolored
Mark 62.6 mm (0.102 in.)When discolored
Mark 72.7 mm (0.106 in.)When discolored
Mark 82.8 mm (0.110 in.)When discolored
Mark 92.9 mm (0.114 in.)When discolored
MainshaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt stator shaft22.984-23.000 mm (0.905-0.906 in.)When worn or damaged
At 5th gear51.975-51.991 mm (2.046-2.047 in.)When worn or damaged
At 4th gear collar33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears5th gear57.000-57.019 mm (2.2441-2.2448 in.)When worn or damaged
4th gear40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears5th gear0.03-0.11 mm (0.001-0.004 in.)
4th gear0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)
41 x 68 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 16.35 mm (0.250 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 26.40 mm (0.252 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 36.45 mm (0.254 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 46.50 mm (0.256 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 56.55 mm (0.258 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 66.60 mm (0.260 in.)When worn or damaged
4th gear collar length66.3-66.4 mm (2.610-2.614 in.)
Length of 4th gear collar flange from end19.15-19.30 mm (0.754-0.760 in.)When worn or damaged
Sealing ring thickness1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)1.86 mm (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.)2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
Clutch feed pipe O.D.7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.)7.95 mm (0.313 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.)8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
CountershaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt torque converter housing36.005-36.015 mm (1.4175-1.4179 in.)When worn or damaged
At 4th gear34.982-34.998 mm (1.3772-1.3779 in.)When worn or damaged
At reverse gear collar39.979-40.000 mm (1.5740-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears4th gear41.000-41.016 mm (1.6142-1.6148 in.)When worn or damaged
Reverse gear46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears5th gear0.00-0.48 mm (0-0.019 in.)
4th gear0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
Reverse gear0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.)
Length of collars 2002 model (#1000001-1021247)4th gear collar24.00-24.05 mm (0.945-0.947 in.)
Distance collar74.25-74.30 mm (2.923-2.925 in.)
Length of collars, and cotter thickness 2002 model (#1021248-) and 2003-2006 modelsCollar 35 x 47 x 7.8 mm7.7-7.8 mm (0.30-0.31 in.)
Collar 37 x 41 x 57.8 mm57.75-57.80 mm (2.274-2.276 in.)
Cotter thickness2.00 mm (0.078 in.)
Reverse selector hub width25.45-25.65 mm (1.002-1.010 in.)
Reverse selector hub O.D.55.87-55.90 mm (2.200-2.201 in.)When worn or damaged
Secondary shaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt 1st gear39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
At 2nd gear39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
At 3rd gear collar36.975-36.991 mm (1.4557-1.4563 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears1st gear47.000-47.016 mm (1.8504-1.8510 in.)When worn or damaged
2nd gear46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.)When worn or damaged
3rd gear43.000-43.016 mm (1.6929-1.6935 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears1st gear0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
2nd gear0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
3rd gear0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)
37 x 58 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 13.900 mm (0.154 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 23.925 mm (0.155 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 33.950 mm (0.156 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 43.975 mm (0.156 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 54.000 mm (0.157 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 64.025 mm (0.158 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 74.050 mm (0.159 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 84.075 mm (0.160 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 94.100 mm (0.161 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 104.125 mm (0.162 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 114.150 mm (0.163 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 124.175 mm (0.164 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 134.200 mm (0.165 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 144.225 mm (0.166 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 154.250 mm (0.167 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 164.275 mm (0.168 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 174.300 mm (0.169 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 184.325 mm (0.170 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 194.350 mm (0.171 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 204.375 mm (0.172 in.)When worn or damaged
40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 14.80 mm (0.189 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 24.85 mm (0.191 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 34.90 mm (0.193 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 44.95 mm (0.195 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 55.00 mm (0.197 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 65.05 mm (0.199 in.)When worn or damaged
3rd gear collar length43.9-44.0 mm (1.728-1.732 in.)
Length of 3rd gear collar flange from end5.25-5.40 mm (0.207-0.213 in.)When worn or damaged
Sealing ring thickness1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)1.86 mm (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.)2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
Clutch feed pipe O.D.3rd clutch feed pipe11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in.)11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
1st clutch feed pipe6.97-6.98 mm (0.2744-0.2748 in.)6.95 mm (0.2736 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.3rd clutch feed pipe11.500-11.518 mm (0.4528-0.4553 in.)11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
1st clutch feed pipe7.018-7.030 mm (0.2763-0.2768 in.)7.045 mm (0.2774 in.)
ATF guide of sealing ring contact I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Idler gear shaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaEnd cover side32.003-32.013 mm (1.2600-1.2604 in.)When worn or damaged
Thickness of cotters1.39-1.42 mm (0.0547-0.0559 in.)
Reverse idler gearReverse idler gear shaft diameter at needle bearing contact area14.99-15.00 mm (0.5902-0.5906 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D.20.007-20.020 mm (0.7877-0.7882 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft contact area on transmission housing14.800-14.818 mm (0.5827-0.5834 in.)
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder14.800-14.824 mm (0.5827-0.5836 in.)When worn or damaged
ATF pumpATF pump thrust clearance0.03-0.06 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)0.07 mm (0.003 in.)
ATF pump gear-to-body clearanceDrive gear0.210-0.265 mm (0.0083-0.0104 in.)
Driven gear0.070-0.125 mm (0.0028-0.0049 in.)
ATF pump driven gear I.D.14.016-14.034 mm (0.5518-0.5525 in.)When worn or damaged
ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.13.980-13.990 mm (0.5504-0.5508 in.)When worn or damaged
Stator shaftNeedle bearing contact I.D.Torque converter side27.000-27.021 mm (1.063-1.064 in.)When worn or damaged
ATF pump side29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)
Sealing ring contact area I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Reverse shift forkFork finger thickness5.90-6.00 mm (0.232-0.236 in.)5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
Park gear and pawlWhen worn or damaged
Servo bodyShift fork shaft bore I.D.14.000-14.010 mm (0.5512-0.5516 in.)
Shift fork shaft valve bore I.D.37.000-37.039 mm (1.4567-1.4582 in.)37.045 mm (1.4585 in.)
Regulator valve bodySealing ring contact I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Wire DiameterO.D.Free LengthNo. of Coil
Main valve body-springs (see MAIN VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )Shift valve A spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Shift valve B spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Shift valve C spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Relief valve spring1.0 mm (0.039 in.)9.6 mm (0.378 in.)34.1 mm (1.343 in.)10.2
Lock-up control valve spring0.65 mm (0.026 in.)7.1 mm (0.280 in.)23.1 mm (0.909 in.)12.7
Cooler check valve spring2002 model (#1000001-1006166)0.55 mm (0.022 in.)5.8 mm (0.228 in.)19.0 mm (0.748 in.)9.6
2002 model (#1006167-), and 2003-2006 models0.85 mm (0.033 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)27.0 mm (1.063 in.)11.3
Servo control valve spring0.7 mm (0.028 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)35.7 mm (1.406 in.)17.2
Shift valve E spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Regulator valve body springs (see REGULATOR VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )Stator reaction spring4.5 mm (0.177 in.)35.4 mm (1.394 in.)30.3 mm (1.193 in.)1.92
Regulator valve spring A1.9 mm (0.075 in.)14.7 mm (0.579 in.)80.6 mm (3.173 in.)16.1
Regulator valve spring B1.6 mm (0.063 in.)9.2 mm (0.362 in.)44.0 mm (1.732 in.)12.5
Torque converter check valve spring1.2 mm (0.047 in.)8.6 mm (0.339 in.)33.8 mm (1.331 in.)12.2
Lock-up shift valve spring1.0 mm (0.039 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)35.5 mm (1.398 in.)18.2
3rd accumulator spring2.5 mm (0.098 in.)14.6 mm (0.575 in.)29.9 mm (1.177 in.)4.9
1st accumulator spring A2.4 mm (0.094 in.)18.6 mm (0.732 in.)49.0 mm (1.929 in.)7.1
1st accumulator spring B2.3 mm (0.091 in.)12.2 mm (0.480 in.)31.5 mm (1.240 in.)6.6
Servo body springs (see SERVO BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )Shift valve D spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
4th accumulator spring B2.3 mm (0.091 in.)12.2 mm (0.480 in.)31.5 mm (1.240 in.)6.6
4th accumulator spring A2.4 mm (0.094 in.)18.6 mm (0.732 in.)49.0 mm (1.929 in.)7.1
2nd accumulator spring B2.0 mm (0.079 in.)10.6 mm (0.417 in.)34.0 mm (1.339 in.)8.0
2nd accumulator spring A2.2 mm (0.087 in.)16.6 mm (0.654 in.)48.2 mm (1.898 in.)8.5
5th accumulator spring2.5 mm (0.098 in.)14.6 mm (0.575 in.)29.9 mm (1.177 in.)4.9

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
A/T differential carrierPinion shaft contact area I.D.18.000-18.025 mm (0.709-0.710 in.)
Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance0.013-0.054 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Driveshaft contact area I.D.28.015-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)
Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance0.035-0.086 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Intermediate shaft contact I.D.28.015-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)
Carrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance0.065-0.111 mm (0.003-0.004 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Carrier bearing starting torque (preload)For new bearing2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in.)Adjust
For bearing reused2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in.)Adjust
Final driven gear backlash(References)0.087-0.146 mm (0.003-0.006 in.)0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
A/T differential pinion gearBacklash0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)
I.D.18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.)
Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance0.055-0.095 mm (0.0022-0.0037 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Steering

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Steering wheelRotational play measured at outside edge with engine running0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.)
Initial turning load measured at outside edge with engine runningK20A2 engine (2002-2004 models) K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models)38.2 N (3.9 kgf, 8.6 lbf)
K20A3 engine37.2 N (3.8 kgf, 8.4 lbf)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position15° max.
PumpOutput pressure with shut-off valve closedK20A2 engine (2002-2004 models)7,160-7,850 kPa (73-80 kgf/cm 2 ,1,040-1,140 psi)
K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models)7,360-8,040 kPa (75-82 kgf/cm 2 , 1,070-1,170 psi)
K20A3 engine6,570-7,260 kPa (67-74 kgf/cm 2 , 950-1,050 psi)
Power steering fluidCapacity Use Honda Power Steering FluidFluid change0.2 L (0.21 US qt)
System overhaul [K20A3 engine model (M/T), K20A2 engine model (M/T)]0.7 L (0.74 US qt)
System overhaul [K20A3 engine model (A/T), K20Z1 engine model (M/T)]0.8 L (0.85 US qt)

STEERING STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Suspension

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Wheel alignmentCamberFront0°00'+/-45' (2002-2004 models), -0°30'+/-45' (2005-2006 models)
Rear0°45'+/-45' (2002-2004 models), -1°00'+/-45' (2005-2006 models)
CasterFront1°30'+/-1° (2002-2004 models), 2°53'+/-1° (2005-2006 models)
Total Toe-inFront0+/-3 mm (0+/-0. 12i n.)
Rear2 +2 -1 , mm (0.08 +008 -004 in.)
Front wheel turning angleInward35°00'+/-2°
Outward28°00' (Reference)
WheelAluminum wheel runoutAxial0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Radial0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Steel wheel runoutAxial0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Radial0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearingEnd playFront0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Rear0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

SUSPENSION STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Brakes

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Parking brake leverDistance traveled when lever pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force7 to 9 clicks
Brake pedalPedal height (carpet removed)M/T180 mm (7 1/16 in.)
A/T183 mm (7 3/16 in.)
Free play1-5 mm (1/16-3/16 in.)
Master cylinderPiston-to-pushrod clearance0-0.4 mm (0-0.02 in.)
Brake discThicknessFront [K20A2 engine (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models)]24.9-25.1 mm (0.98-0.99 in.)23.0 mm (0.91 in.)
Front (K20A3 engine)20.9-21.1 mm (0.82-0.83 in.)19.0 mm (0.75 in.)
Rear8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in.)8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
RunoutFront0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Rear0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
ParallelismFront and rear0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake padThicknessFront9.5-10.5 mm (0.37-0.41 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Rear8.5-9.5 mm (0.33-0.37 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

BRAKES STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

Air Conditioning

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
RefrigerantTypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity of system500-550 g (17.6--19.4 oz.)
Refrigerant oilTypeKEIHIN: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or 38899-P13-A01)
Capacity of componentsCondenser25 mL (5/6 fl oz, 0.9 Imp oz)
Evaporator45 Ml (1 1/2 fl oz, 1.6 Imp oz)
Each line and hose10 mL (1/3 fl oz, 0.4 Imp oz)
Compressor130-150 mL (4 1/3-5 fl oz, 4.6-5.3 Imp oz)
CompressorField coil resistanceAt 68°F (20°C)3.05-3.35 ohms
Pulley-to-armature plate clearance0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)

AIR CONDITIONING STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS SPECIFICATIONS

ItemMeasurementQualificationSpecification
DIMENSIONSOverall length2002-2004 models4,395 mm (173.0 in.)
2005-2006 models4,385 mm (172.6 in.)
Overall width2002-2004 models1,725 mm (67.9 in.)
2005-2006 models1,725 mm (67.9 in.)
Overall height2002-2004 models1,400 mm (55.1 in.)
2005-2006 models1,395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in.)
TrackFront2002-2004 models1,482 mm (58.3 in.)
2005-2006 models1,485 mm (58.5 in.)
Rear2002-2004 models1,481 mm (58.3 in.)
2005-2006 models1,485 mm (58.5 in.)
Ground clearanceType S2002-2004 models149 mm (5.9 in.)
RSX, Premium152 mm (6.0 in.)
Type S2005-2006 models137 mm (5.4 in.)
RSX, Premium146 mm (5.7 in.)
Seating capacityFour (4)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)RSX2002-2004 models3,700 lbs
Type S3,690 lbs
RSX, Type S2005-2006 models3,725 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)RSX, Type S2002-2004 models1,670 kg
Premium1,675 kg
RSX, Premium, Type S2005-2006 models1,690 kg
ENGINETypeWater cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangementInline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement1,998 cm 3 (121.9 cu in.)
Compression ratioK20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines11.0
K20A3 engine9.8
Valve trainChain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication systemForced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacementAt 6,000 RPM54.3 L (57.4 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacementAt 6,000 RPM82L (87 US qt)/minute
Fuel requiredK20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) enginesPremium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
K20A3 engineRegular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTERTypeGear reduction
Normal outputK20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines1.1 kW
K20A3 engine1.2 kW
Normal voltage12V
Hour rating30 seconds
Direction of rotationClockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCHClutch typeM/TSingle plate dry, diaphragm spring
A/T3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Clutch friction material surface areaM/T174 cm 2 (26.97 sq in.)
5-speed MANUAL TRANSMISSIONTypeSynchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratio1st3.266
2nd1.880
3rd1.212
4th0.921
5th0.738
Reverse3.583
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.388
6-speed MANUAL TRANSMISSIONTypeSynchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratio1st3.266
2nd2.130
3rd1.517
4th1.147
5th0.921
6th0.738
Reverse3.583
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio (2002-2004 models)4.388
Gear ratio (2005-2006 models)4.765
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTypeElectronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratio1st2.684
2nd1.500
3rd0.984
4th0.733
5th0.571
Reverse2.000
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.563
STEERINGTypePower-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio2002-2004 models15.06
2005-2006 models14.92
Turns, lock-to-lock2002-2004 models2.64
2005-2006 models2.59
Steering wheel diameter360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSIONTypeFrontIndependent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
RearDouble wishbone
Shock absorberFrontTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
RearTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES (U.S.A.)Size of front and rear tiresRSXP205/55R16 89V
Type SP205/55R16 89V (2002-2004 models), P215/45R17 87V (2005-2006 models)
Size of spare tireRSXT135/70D15 99M
Type ST125/70D16 96M
TIRES (CANADA)Size of front and rear tiresRSXP195/65R15 89H
PremiumP205/55R16 89V
Type SP205/55R16 89V (2002-2004 models), P215/45R17 87V (2005-2006 models)
Size of spare tireRSXT135/70D15 99M
PremiumT135/70D15 99M
Type ST125/70D16 96M
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamberFront
Rear0°45'
CasterFront1°30'
Total toe-inFront0 mm (0 in.)
Rear2 mm (1/16 in.)
BRAKESType of service brakeFrontPower-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
RearPower-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brakeMechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface areaFront42 cm 2 (6.5 sq in.) x 2
Rear21 cm 2 (3.3 sq in.) x2
Shoe friction surface areaRear49.0 cm 2 (7.60 sq in.) x2
AIR CONDITIONINGCompressorTypeScroll
Number of cylinder
Capacity85.7 mL (5.23 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed12,000 RPM
Lubricant capacity130-150 mL (4 1/3-5 fl 02,4.6-5.3 Imp oz)
Lubricant typeKEIHIN SP-10 (P/N38897-P13-A01AH or 38899-P13-A01)
CondenserTypeCorrugated fin
EvaporatorTypeCorrugated fin
BlowerTypeSirocco fan
Motor type220W/12V
Speed controlInfinite variable
Maximum capacity480 m 3 (16.900 cu ft)/h
Temperature controlAir-mix type
Compressor clutchTypeDry, single plate, poly-V belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 °C)42 W maximum at 12 V
RefrigerantTypeHFC-134a(R-134a)
Capacity500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGSBattery12 V-36 AH/5 hours
FusesUnder-hood fuse/relay box100A, 50A, 40A, 30A, 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Under-dash fuse/relay box20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Under-dash auxiliary fuse/relay box15A
Light bulbsHeadlight high beam12 V-55 W (2002-2004 models), 12 V-65 W (2005-2006 models)
Headlight low beam12 V-55 W
Front turn signal lights12V-21 W
Front parking lights12V-5W
Rear turn signal lights12V-21 W
Rear side marker lights12V-5W
Brake/taillights12V-21/5W
High-mount brake light12V-21 W
Back-up lights12V-21 W
License plate light12V-5W
Ceiling light12V-8W
Cargo area light12V-5W
Spotlights12V-8W
Gauge lightsLED
Indicator lightsLED

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: 2002-2004 Models

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 2005-2006 Models