Specifications — Acura TL III (2003-2006)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Ignition coil	Rated voltage		12 V
Ignition coil	Firing order		1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug	Type		NGK:IZFR6K11 DENSO:SKJ20DR-M11
Spark plug	Gap		1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)	1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Ignition timing	At idle Check the red mark	A/T (in N or P position)	10 +/- 2° BTDC
Ignition timing	At idle Check the red mark	M/T (in neutral)	10 +/- 2° BTDC
Drive belt	Tension		Autotensioner
Alternator	Output at 13.5 V and normal engine temperature		130 A
	Coil (rotor) resistance	At 68 °F (20 °C)	2.5 kohm
	Slip ring O.D.		14.4 mm (0.57 in.)	14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
	Brush length		10.5 mm (0.41 in.)	1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
	Brush spring tension		3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.73 lbf)
Starter	Output		1.6 kW
	Commutator mica depth		0.4-0.5 mm (0.016-0.020 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	Commutator runout		0.02 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 length		15.8-16.2 mm (0.62-0.64 in.)	11.0 mm (0.43 in.)
	Brush spring tension (new)		15.7-17.7 N (1.60-1.80 kgf, 3.53-3.97 lbf)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine Assembly

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Compression	Pressure Check the engine with the starter cranking	Minimum	930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm 2 ,135 psi)
Compression	Pressure Check the engine with the starter cranking	Maximum variation	200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm 2 , 28 psi)

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION

Cylinder Head

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Head	Warpage			0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Head	Height		120.95-121.05 mm (4.762-4.766 in.)
Camshaft	End play		0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in.)	0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
	Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance		0.050-0.089 mm (0.0020-0.0035 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	Total runout		0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
	Cam lobe height	Intake, primary	35.041 mm (1.3796 in.)
		Intake, mid	36.445 mm (1.4348 in.)
		Intake, secondary	35.284 mm (1.3891 in.)
		Exhaust	36.326 mm (1.4302 in.)
Valve	Clearance (cold)	Intake	0.20-0.24 mm (0.008-0.009 in.)
	Clearance (cold)	Exhaust	0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.)
	Stem O.D.	Intake	5.485-5.495 mm (0.2159-0.2163 in.)	5.455 mm (0.2148 in.)
	Stem O.D.	Exhaust	5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)	5.420 mm (0.2134 in.)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Intake	0.020-0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Exhaust	0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)	0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
Valve seat	Width	Intake	1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)	2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
	Width	Exhaust	1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)	2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
	Stem installed height	Intake	46.75-47.55 mm (1.841-1.872 in.)	47.80 mm (1.882 in.)
	Stem installed height	Exhaust	46.68-47.48 mm (1.838-1.869 in.)	47.73 mm (1.879 in.)
Valve spring	Free length	Intake	51.54 mm (2.029 in.)
Valve spring	Free length	Exhaust	51.06 mm (2.010 in.)
Valve guide	I.D.	Intake	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
	I.D.	Exhaust	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
	Installed height	Intake	21.20-22.20 mm (0.835-0.874 in.)
	Installed height	Exhaust	20.60-21.60 mm (0.811-0.850 in.)
Rocker arm	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Intake	0.026-0.067 mm (0.0010-0.0026 in.)	0.067 mm (0.0026 in.)
Rocker arm	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Exhaust	0.026-0.077 mm (0.0010-0.0030 in.)	0.077 mm (0.0030 in.)

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATION

Engine Block

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Block	Warpage of deck		0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.	0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Bore diameter		89.000-89.015 mm (3.5039-3.5045 in.)	89.065 mm (3.5065 in.)
	Bore taper			0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Reboring limit			0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Piston	Skirt O.D. at 16.0 mm (0.63 in.) from bottom of skirt		88.975-88.985 mm (3.5029-3.5033 in.)	88.965 mm (3.5026 in.)
	Clearance in cylinder		0.015-0.040 mm (0.0006-0.0016 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
	Ring groove width	Top	1.240-1.250 mm (0.0488-0.0492 in.)	1.27 mm (0.050 in.)
		Second	1.220-1.230 mm (0.0480-0.0484 in.)	1.25 mm (0.049 in.)
		Oil	2.805-2.825 mm (0.1104-0.1112 in.)	2.85 mm (0.112 in.)
Piston ring	Ring-to-groove clearance	Top	0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	Ring-to-groove clearance	Second	0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)	0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
	Ring end gap	Top	0.20-0.35 mm (0.008-0.014 in.)	0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
		Second	0.40-0.55 mm (0.016-0.022 in.)	0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
		Oil	0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.)	0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pin	O.D.		21.962-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)	21.954 mm (0.8643 in.)
Piston pin	Pin-to-piston clearance		0.0050 to +0.0010 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00004 in.)	0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rod	Pin-to-rod clearance		0.005-0.014 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)	0.019 mm (0.0007 in.)
	Small-end bore diameter		21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8652 in.)
	Large-end bore diameter (nominal)		58.0 mm (2.28 in.)
	End play installed on crankshaft		0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)	0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Crankshaft	Main journal diameter		71.976-72.000 mm (2.8337-2.8346 in.)
	Rod journal diameter		54.976-55.000 mm (2.1644-2.1654 in.)
	Rod/main journal taper		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.	0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
	Rod/main journal out-of-round		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.	0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
	End play		0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)	0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
	Runout		0.025 mm (0.0010 in.) max.	0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Crankshaft bearing	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance		0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
Crankshaft bearing	Rod bearing clearance		0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.)	0.050 mm (0.002 in.)

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

Engine Lubrication

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Engine oil	Capacity	Engine overhaul	5.0 L (5.3 US qt)
		Oil change, including filter	4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
		Oil change, without filter	4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
Oil pump	Inner-to-outer rotor clearance		0.04-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)	0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
	Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance		0.10-0.19 mm (0.004-0.007 in.)	0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
	Pump housing-to-outer rotor axial clearance		0.02-0.07 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
	Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176 °F (80 °C)	At idle	70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm 2 ,10psi)
	Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176 °F (80 °C)	At 3,000 RPM	490 kPa (5.0kgf/cm 2 ,71 psi)

ENGINE LUBRICATION SPECIFICATION

Cooling

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Radiator	Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir) Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2	A/Tat engine overhaul	8.1 L (2.14 US gal)
		M/T at engine overhaul	7.9 L (2.09 US gal)
		A/Tat coolant change	6.4 L (1.69 US gal)
		M/T at coolant change	6.3 L (1.66 US gal)
Reservoir	Coolant capacity		0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
Radiator cap	Opening pressure		93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2 , 14-18 psi)
Thermostat	Opening temperature	Begins to open	169-176 °F (76-80 °C)
	Opening temperature	Fully open	194 °F (90 °C)
	Valve lift at fully open		10.0 mm (0.39 in.) min.

COOLING SPECIFICATION

Fuel and Emissions

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Fuel pressure regulator	Pressure		392-441 kPa (4.0-4.5 kg/cm 2 , 57-64 psi)
Fuel tank	Capacity		64.7 L (17.1 US gal)
Engine idle	Idle speed without load	M/T (in neutral) A/T (in N or P position)	750+/-50 RPM
Engine idle	Idle speed with high electric load (A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max Cool, blower fan on High, rear window defogger ON, and headlights on high beam)	M/T (in neutral) A/T (in N or P position)	750+/-50 RPM

FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION

Clutch

Item	Measurement	Standard or New	Service Limit
Clutch pedal	Height from floor	191 mm (7.52 in.)
	Stroke	130-140 mm (5.12-5.51 in.)
	Play	10-18 mm (0.39-0.71 in.)
	Disengagement height from floor	90.5 mm (3.56 in.) min.
Flywheel	Runout on clutch mating surface	0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch disc	Rivet head depth	1.0 mm (0.039 in.)	0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
Clutch disc	Thickness	8.68-9.53 mm (0.342-0.375 in.)	7.2 mm (0.28 in.)
Pressure plate	Warpage	0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Pressure plate	Height of diaphragm spring fingers measured with special tool and feeler gauge	0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.	0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

CLUTCH SPECIFICATION

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Transmission fluid	Capacity Use Acura MTF	Fluid change	2.2L(2.3US qt)
Transmission fluid	Capacity Use Acura MTF	Overhaul	2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Mainshaft	End play		0.14-0.21 mm (0.006-0.008 in.)	Adjust
	Diameter of pilot bearing surface		19.967-19.980 mm (0.7861-0.7866 in.)	19.91 mm (0.784 in.)
	Diameter of 4th and 5th gears distance collar		35.987-36.000 mm (1.4168-1.4173 in.)	35.93 mm (1.415 in.)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side)		28.002-28.015 mm (1.1024-1.1030 in.)	27.95 mm (1.100 in.)
	Diameter of needle bearing contact area		41.984-42.000 mm (1.6529-1.6535 in.)	41.93 mm (1.651 in.)
	Diameter of 6th gear distance collar		32.987-33.000 mm (1.2987-1.2992 in.)	32.93 mm (1.296 in.)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)		30.987-31.000 mm (1.2200-1.2205 in.)	30.93 mm (1.218 in.)
	Runout		0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Mainshaft 3rd gear	I.D.		47.009-47.025 mm (1.8507-1.8514 in.)	47.08 mm (1.854 in.)
	End play		0.06-0.19 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)	0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
	Thickness		23.89-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.)	23.8 mm (0.94 in.)
Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears	I.D.		47.009-47.025 mm (1.8507-1.8514 in.)	47.08 mm (1.854 in.)
	End play		0.06-0.19 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)	0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
	Thickness		22.39-22.47 mm (0.881-0.885 in.)	22.3 mm (0.88 in.)
Mainshaft 6th gear	I.D.		44.009-44.025 mm (1.7326-1.7333 in.)	44.08 mm (1.735 in.)
	End play		0.06-0.19 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)	0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
	Thickness		21.89-21.97 mm (0.862-0.865 in.)	21.8 mm (0.86 in.)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side)		43.974-43.990 mm (1.7313-1.7319 in.)	43.92 mm (1.729 in.)
	Diameter of distance collar contact area		42.975-42.991 mm (1.6919-1.6926 in.)	42.92 mm (1.690 in.)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)		30.002-30.015 mm (1.1812-1.1817 in.)	29.95 mm (1.179 in.)
	Diameter of countershaft reverse gear		45.934-45.950 mm (1.8084-1.8091 in.)	45.88 mm (1.806 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.		57.010-57.029 mm (2.2445-2.2452 in.)	57.08 mm (2.247 in.)
	End play		0.04-0.17 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)	0.28 mm (0.011 in.)
	Thickness		22.91-22.99 mm (0.902-0.905 in.)	22.86 mm (0.900 in.)
Countershaft 2nd gear	I.D.		57.010-57.029 mm (2.2445-2.2452 in.)	57.08 mm (2.247 in.)
	End play		0.04-0.17 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)	0.28 mm (0.011 in.)
	Thickness		22.91-22.99 mm (0.902-0.905 in.)	22.86 mm (0.900 in.)
Countershaft reverse gear	I.D.		45.970-45.988 mm (1.8098-1.8105 in.)	46.04 mm (1.813 in.)
	O.D.		51.987-52.000 mm (2.0467-2.0472 in.)	51.93 mm (2.044 in.)
	Length		23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.)
Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar	I.D.		42.990-43.000 mm (1.6925-1.6929 in.)	43.05 mm (1.695 in.)
	O.D.		51.989-52.000 mm (2.0468-2.0472 in.)	51.94 mm (2.045 in.)
	Length		23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Manual Transmission And M/T Differential Chart Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears distance collar I.D. 36.002-36.012 mm (1.4174-1.4178 in. 36.06 mm (1.420 in.) O.D. 41.989-42.000 mm (1.6531-1.6535 in. 41.94 mm 11.651 in.) Length A 49.95-50.05 mm (1.967-1.970 in.) - B 22.53-22.58 mm (0.887-0.889 in.) - Mainshaft 6th gear distance collar I.D. 33.002-33.012 mm (1.2993-1.2997 in.) 33.06 mm (1.302 in.) O.D. 38.989-39.000 mm (1.5350-1.5354 in.) 38.94 mm (1.533 in.) Length 22.03-22.08 mm 10.867-0.869 in.) - Reverse gear shaft O.D. 19.989-20.000 mm (0.7870-0.7874 in.) 19.93 mm (0.785 in.) Reverse drive/driven gear I.D. 25.007-25.020 mm [0.9845-0.9850 in.) 25.07 mm (0.987 in.) 5th 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.) 6th synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.73-1.44 mm (0.029-0.057 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.) 1st 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 0.45-1.14 mm (0.018-0.045 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 1.12-1.68 mm (0.044-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) 2nd 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 0.60-1.88 mm (0.024-0.074 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.87-1.82 mm (0.034-0.072 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th shift fork Finger thickness 7.4-7.6 mm 10.29-0.30 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 6.2-6.4 mm (0.24-0.25 in.) - Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) Reverse shift lever Finger thickness 6.400-6.650 mm (0.2520-0.2618 in.) - Shift lever-to-shift fork clearance 0.05-0.50 mm (0.002-0.020 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Shift lever diameter at contact area 13.0-13.2 mm (0.51-0.52 in.) - Shift lever-to-interlock clearance 0-0.4 mm (0-0.015 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) Shift piece I.D. 14.000-14.068 mm (0.5512-0.5539 in.) - Shift fork diameter at contact area 12.9-13.0 mm (0.50-0.51 in.) - Shift piece-to-shift fork clearance 0.2-0.6 mm (0.008-0.024 in.) 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) Shift arm I.D. 15.973-16.005 mm (0.6289-0.6301 in.) - Shift piece diameter at contact area 13.9-14.0 mm (0.54-0.55 in.) - Shift arm-to-shift piece clearance 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) Select arm I.D. 11.01-11.06 mm (0.433-0.435 in.) - Interlock diameter at contact area 12.9-13.0 mm (0.50-0.51 in.) - Select arm-to-interlock clearance 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) Oil pump Oil pump thrust clearance 0.03-0.13 mm (0.001-0.005 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Outer rotor-to-body clearance 0.1-0.2 mm (0.004-0.008 in.) 0.22 mm (0.009 in.) Inner rotor-to-outer rotor clearance 0.14 mm (0.006 in.) max. 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Oil pump inner rotor I.D. 17.1-17.2 mm (0.067-0.68 in.) - Oil pump shaft O.D. 16.8-17.0 mm (0.66-0.67 in.) - M/T differential carrier Backlash 0.4-1.3 mm (0.016-0.051 in.) - Driveshaft contact area I.D. 30.025-30.045 mm (1.1821-1.1829 in.) - Carrier bearing starting torque (preload) 3.43-4.51 N.m (35-46 kgf.cm, 30-40 lbf.in.) Adjust

Scheme 1

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)	Capacity Use Acura ATF-Z1	Fluid change	3.0 L (3.2 US qt)
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)	Capacity Use Acura ATF-Z1	Overhaul	7.0 L (7.4 US qt)
ATF pressure	Line pressure	At 2,000 RPM in N or P position	900-960 kPa (9.2-9.8 kgf/cm 2 ,130-140 psi)	850 kPa (8.7 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	5th clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in D position	890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)	840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
	4th clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in D position	890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)	840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	3rd clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in D position	890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)	840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	2nd clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in D position	890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)	840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	1st clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in L position	890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)	840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	1st-hold clutch pressure	At 2,000 RPM in L position	760-830 kPa (7.7-8.5 kgf/cm 2 , 110-120 psi)	710 kPa (7.2 kgf/cm 2 ,100 psi)
Torque converter	Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground		2,000 RPM	1,850-2,150 RPM
Clutch	Clutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance	1st		1.1-1.3 mm (0.043-0.051 in.)
		2nd		0.85-1.05 mm (0.033-0.041 in.)
		3rd		0.7-0.9 mm (0.028-0.035 in.)
		4th, 5th		0.55-0.75 mm (0.022-0.030 in.)
		1st-hold		0.5-0.9 mm (0.020-0.035 in.)
	Clutch return spring free length	1st	68.3 mm (2.69 in.)	66.3 mm (2.61 in.)
		2nd	53.4 mm (2.10 in.)	51.4 mm (2.02 in.)
		3rd	52.0 mm (2.05 in.)	50.0 mm (1.97 in.)
		4th	33.5 mm (1.32 in.)	31.5 mm (1.24 in.)
		5th	37.4 mm (1.47 in.)	35.4 mm (1.39 in.)
	Clutch disc thickness		1.94 mm (0.076 in.)
	Clutch plate thickness	1st, 2nd	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	When discolored
		3rd, 4th	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		5th	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	When discolored
		1st-hold	1.8 mm (0.071 in.)	When discolored
	1st clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	3.1 mm (0.122 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	3.2 mm (0.126 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	3.3 mm (0.130 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	3.4 mm (0.134 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 5	3.5 mm (0.138 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	3.6 mm (0.142 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	3.7 mm (0.146 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	3.8 mm (0.150 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	3.9 mm (0.154 in.)	When discolored
	1st-hold clutch end plate thickness		5.0 mm (0.197 in.)	When discolored
	2nd clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	2.1 mm (0.083 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 5	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
	3rd clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	2.1 mm (0.083 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 5	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 10	3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 11	3.1 mm (0.122 in.)	When discolored
	4th and 5th clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	2.1 mm (0.083 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 5	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
ATF pump	Stator shaft needle bearing contact I.D.	Torque converter side	27.000-27.021 mm (1.0630-1.0638 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Stator shaft needle bearing contact I.D.	ATF pump side	29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)	When worn or damaged
	ATF pump gear thrust clearance		0.03-0.06 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)	0.07 mm (0.003 in.)
	ATF pump gear-to-body clearance	Drive gear	0.210-0.265 mm (0.0083-0.0104 in.)
	ATF pump gear-to-body clearance	Driven gear	0.070-0.125 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
Reverse shift fork	Fork finger thickness		5.90-6.00 mm (0.232-0.236 in.)	5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
Park gear and pawl				When worn or damaged
Servo body	Shift fork shaft bore I.D.		14.000-14.010 mm (0.5512-0.5516 in.)
Servo body	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 body	Sealing ring contact I.D.		32.000-32.025 mm (1.2598-1.2608 in.)	32.050 mm (1.2618 in.)
Accumulator body	Sealing ring contact I.D.		35.000-35.025 mm (1.3780-1.3789 in.)	35.05 mm (1.3799 in.)
Stator shaft	Sealing ring contact I.D.		29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)	29.050 mm (1.1437 in.)
Mainshaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At stator shaft	22.984-23.000 mm (0.9049-0.9055 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear	52.975-52.991 mm (2.0856-2.0863 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 5th gear collar	33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 4th gear		59.000-59.019 mm (2.3228-2.3236 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 5th gear		40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 4th gear		0.03-0.31 mm (0.001-0.012 in.)
	End play of 5th gear		0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)
	41 x 73 mm thrust shim thickness	No. 1	7.85 mm (0.309 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	7.90 mm (0.311 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	7.95 mm (0.313 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	8.00 mm (0.315 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	8.05 mm (0.317 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	8.10 mm (0.319 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Thrust washer thickness	27 x 47 x 5 mm	5.00 mm (0.197 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Length of 5th gear collar		58.5-58.6 mm (2.303-2.307 in.)
	5th gear collar flange thickness		4.45-4.60 mm (0.175-0.181 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness	32 mm sealing ring	1.87-1.97 mm (0.074-0.078 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Sealing ring thickness	29 mm sealing ring	1.87-1.97 mm (0.074-0.078 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2.025-2.060 mm (0.080-0.081 in.)	2.080 mm (0.082 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.	4th clutch	5.97-5.98 mm (0.2350-0.2354 in.)	5.95 mm (0.2343 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.	5th clutch	11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in.)	11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.	4th clutch	6.018-6.030 mm (0.2369-0.2374 in.)	6.045 mm (0.2380 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.	5th clutch	11.500-11.518 mm (0.4528-0.4535 in.)	11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 5th gear	34.975-34.991 mm (1.3770-1.3776 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 2nd gear	39.979-40.000 mm (1.574-1.575 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At park gear	41.964-41.980 mm (1.6521-1.6528 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At right end	38.505-38.515 mm (1.5159-1.5163 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 5th gear		41.000-41.016 mm (1.6142-1.6148 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 3rd gear		50.000-50.016 mm (1.9685-1.9691 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of reverse gear		46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 1st gear		0.00-0.33 mm (0.000-0.013 in.)
	End play of 5th gear		0.04-0.27 mm (0.002-0.011 in.)
	End play of 3rd gear		0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in.)
	End play of reverse gear		0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.)
	31 x 63.5 x 8.5 mm splined washer difference	A	3.503-3.515 mm (0.1379-0.1384 in.)	When worn or damaged
		B	3.490-3.502 mm (0.1374-0.1379 in.)	When worn or damaged
		C	3.477-3.489 mm (0.1369-0.1374 in.)	When worn or damaged
		D	3.464-3.476 mm (0.1364-0.1369 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Length of distance collar	35 x 47 x 45.6 mm	45.56-45.60 mm (1.794-1.795 in.)
	Length of distance collar	35 x 47 x 7.8 mm	5.92-5.96 mm (0.2330-0.235 in.)
	Cotter thickness		1.99-2.02 mm (0.078-0.080 in.)
	Reverse selector hub O.D.		55.87-55.90 mm (2.1996-2.2008 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.		8.97-8.98 mm (0.353-0.354 in.)	8.95 mm (0.352 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.		9.000-9.015 mm (0.354-0.355 in.)	9.030 mm (0.356 in.)
Secondary shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 1st gear	37.978-37.993 mm (1.4951-1.4958 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 2nd gear	33.986-33.999 mm (1.3380-1.3385 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 1st gear		44.000-44.016 mm (1.7323-1.7329 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 2nd gear		40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 1st gear		0.07-0.15 mm (0.003-0.006 in.)
	End play of 2nd gear		0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
	38 x 56.5 mm splined washer thickness	No. 1	6.85 mm (0.270 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	6.90 mm (0.272 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	6.95 mm (0.274 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	7.00 mm (0.276 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	7.05 mm (0.278 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	7.10 mm (0.280 in.)	When worn or damaged
	37 x 55 mm thrust shim thickness	No. 1	4.90 mm (0.193 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.95 mm (0 195 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	5.00 mm (0.197 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	5.05 mm (0.199 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	5.10 mm (0.201 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	5.15 mm (0.203 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	5.20 mm (0.205 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Cotter thickness		1.99-2.02 mm (0.078-0.080 in.)
	Sealing ring thickness		1.890-1.950 mm (0.074-0.077 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2.025-2.060 mm (0.080-0.081 in.)	2.080 mm (0.082 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.		7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.)	7.95 mm (0.3130 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.		8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.)	8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
Reverse idler gear	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At reverse idler gear shaft	13.990-14 000 mm (0.5508-0.5512 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play		0.06-0.38 mm (0.002-0.015 in.)
	I.D.		18.007-18.020 mm (0.7089-0.7094 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Thrust washer thickness	Transmission housing side	0.96-1.04 mm (0.038-0.041 in.)
	Thrust washer thickness	Reverse idler gear shaft holder side	0.97-1.05 mm (0.038-0.041 in.)
	I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder		14.006-14.024 mm (0.5514-0.5521 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of transmission housing of reverse idler gear shaft contact area		14.006-14.024 mm (0.5514-0.5521 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

	Item	Measurement	Standard or New
Wire Diameter	Item	Measurement	O.D.	Free Length	No. of Coils
Main valve body spring	Shift valve D spring	0.71 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	33.7 mm (1.327 in.)	12.6
	Shift valve C spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	49.1 mm (1.933 in.)	21.7
	Kick-down valve spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	49.1 mm (1.933 in.)	21.7
	Modulator valve spring	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	10.4 mm (0.409 in.)	33.5 mm (1.319 in.)	9.8
	Relief valve spring	1.2 mm (0.047 in.)	11.1 mm (0.437 in.)	39.0 mm (1.535 in.)	9.9
	Lock-up shift valve spring	0.9 mm (0.035 in.)	7.6 mm (0.299 in.)	63.0 mm (2.480 in.)	22.4
	Cooler check valve spring	0.6 mm (0.024 in.)	5.8 mm (0.228 in.)	14.5 mm (0.571 in.)	6.8
	Torque converter check valve spring	1.2 mm (0.047 in.)	8.6 mm (0.339 in.)	34.4 mm (1.354 in.)	11.7
	Servo control valve spring	0.9 mm (0.035 in.)	6.4 mm (0.252 in.)	32.5 mm (1.280 in.)	17.5
	Reverse CPC valve spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
Regulator valve body spring	Stator reaction spring	4.5 mm (0.177 in.)	35.4 mm (1.394 in.)	30.3 mm (1.193 in.)	1.92
	Regulator valve spring A	1.9 mm (0.075 in.)	14.7 mm (0.579 in.)	80.6 mm (3.173 in.)	16.1
	Regulator valve spring B	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	9.2 mm (0.362 in.)	44.0 mm (1.732 in.)	12.5
	Lock-up control valve spring	0.71 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	42.9 mm (1.689 in.)	15.3
	Lock-up timing valve spring	0.64 mm (0.025 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	34.8 mm (1.370 in.)	14.1
Servo body spring	CPC valve B spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	CPC valve A spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	Shift valve B spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	49.1 mm (1.933 in.)	21.7
	Shift valve A spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	49.1 mm (1.933 in.)	21.7
Top accumulator body spring (see TOP ACCUMULATOR BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	Shift valve E spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	7.1 mm (0.280 in.)	49.0 mm (1.929 in.)	17.2
	CPC valve C spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	5th accumulator spring A	2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	16.4 mm (0.646 in.)	75.7 mm (2.980 in.)	14.2
	5th accumulator spring B	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	10.0 mm (0.394 in.)	45.5 mm (1.791 in.)	11.6
	4th/1st-hold accumulator spring	3.4 mm (0.134 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	57.4 mm (2.260 in.)	8.4
Accumulator body spring (see ACCUMULATOR BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	1st accumulator spring B	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	12.6 mm (0.496 in.)	42.0 mm (1.654 in.)	9.9
	1st accumulator spring A	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	19.5 mm (0.768 in.)	67.7 mm (2.665 in.)	10.2
	2nd accumulator spring B	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	13.0 mm (0.512 in.)	44.0 mm (1.732 in.)	9.0
	2nd accumulator spring A	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	57.7 mm (2.272 in.)	9.5
3rd accumulator spring (see 3RD ACCUMULATOR AND END COVER DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	3rd accumulator spring	3.1 mm (0.122 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	39.4 mm (1.551 in.)	5.5

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
A/T differential carrier	Pinion shaft contact area I.D.		18.010-18.028 mm (0.7091-0.7098 in.)
	Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance		0.023-0.057 mm (0.0009-0.0022 in.)	0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
	Driveshaft contact area I.D.		30.025-30.055 mm (1.182-1.183 in.)
	Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance		0.045-0.096 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
	Carrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance		0.080-0.126 mm (0.003-0.005 in.)
	Tapered roller bearing starting torque (preload)	For new bearing	2.9-4.1 N.m (30-42 kgf.cm, 26-37 lbf.in.)	Adjust
	Tapered roller bearing starting torque (preload)	For used bearing	2.7-3.8 N.m (27-39 kgf.cm, 23-34 lbf.in.)	Adjust
A/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		0.055-0.095 mm (0.0022-0.0037 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Steering

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Steering wheel	Rotational play measured at outside edge with engine running		0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.)
Steering wheel	Initial turning load measured at outside edge with engine running		29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf)
Gearbox	Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position		15°+/-5°
Pump	Output pressure with shut-off valve closed		7,940-8,630 kPa (81-88 kgf/cm 2 , 1,150-1,250 psi)
Power steering fluid	Capacity Use Honda Power Steering Fluid	Reservoir capacity	0.32 L (0.33 US qt)
Power steering fluid	Capacity Use Honda Power Steering Fluid	System overhaul	1.1 L (1.16 US qt)

STEERING SPECIFICATION

Suspension

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Wheel alignment	Camber	Front	0 ° 30 '+/-30 '
	Camber	Rear	1° 00 '+/-30'
	Caster	Front	3 °17'+/-45'
	Total Toe-in	Front	0+/-2 mm (0+/-1/16in.)
	Total Toe-in	Rear	0+/-2 mm (0+/-1/16in.)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inward	35 °06 '+/-2'
	Front wheel turning angle	Outward	30° 12'(Reference)
Wheel	Aluminum wheel runout	Axial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)	2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Wheel	Aluminum wheel runout	Radial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)	1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearing	End play	Front	0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Wheel bearing	End play	Rear	0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Brakes

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Parking brake lever	Distance traveled when lever pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force		6 to 10 clicks
Brake pedal	Pedal height (carpet removed)	M/T model	171 mm (6 3/4 in.)
	Pedal height (carpet removed)	A/T model	170 mm (6 11/16 in.)
	Free play		1-5 mm (0.04-0.20 in.)
Master cylinder	Piston-to-pushrod clearance		No adjustment
Brake disc	Thickness	Front (A/T model)	27.9-28.1 mm (1.10-1.11 in.)	26.0 mm (1.02 in.)
		Front (M/T model)	24.9-25.1 mm (0.98-0.99 in.)	23.0 mm (0.91 in.)
		Rear	8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in.)	7.5 mm (0.30 in.)
	Runout	Front		0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Runout	Rear		0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Parallelism	Front and rear		0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake pad	Thickness	Front (A/T model)	10.3-11.0 mm (0.41-0.43 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
		Front (M/T model)	8.8-10.0 mm (0.35-0.39 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
		Rear	8.5-9.5 mm (0.33-0.37 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

BRAKES SPECIFICATION

Air Conditioning

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Refrigerant	Type		HFC-134a (R-134a)
Refrigerant	Capacity of system		500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
Refrigerant oil	Type		DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01)
	Capacity of components	Condenser	25 mL (5/6 fl oz)
		Evaporator	45 mL (1 1/2 fl oz)
		Each line and hose	10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
		Compressor	120-135 mL (4-4 1/2 fl oz)
Compressor	Field coil resistance	At 68 °F (20 °C)	3.9-4.3 ohms
Compressor	Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance		0.35-0.60 mm (0.014-0.024 in.)

AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Specification
DIMENSIONS	Overall length		4,730 mm (186.2 in.)
	Overall width		1.835 mm (72.2 in.)
	Overall height		1,441 mm (56.7 in.)
	Wheelbase		2,740 mm (107.9 in.)
	Track	Front	1,577 mm (62.1 in.)
	Track	Rear	1,576 mm (62.0 in.)
	Seating capacity		Five (5)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	A/T model	4,525 lbs
WEIGHT (U.S.A.)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	M/T model	4,435 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	A/T model	2,050 kg
WEIGHT (CANADA)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	M/T model	2,010 kg
ENGINE	Type		Water cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC engine
	Cylinder arrangement		60 ° V6-cylinder, transverse
	Bore and stroke		89.0 x 86.0 mm (3.50 x 3.39 in.)
	Displacement		3,210 cm 3 (196 cu in.)
	Compression ratio		11.0
	Valve train		Belt drive, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
	Lubrication system		Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
	Oil pump displacement	At 6,300 RPM	52.8 L (55.8 US qt/minute
	Water pump displacement	At 6,000 RPM	92 L (97 US qt)/minute
	Fuel required		Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER	Type		Gear reduction
	Normal output		1.6 kW
	Nominal voltage		12 V
	Hour rating		30 seconds
	Rotation of direction		Clockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCH	Clutch type		Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
CLUTCH	Clutch friction material surface area		264 cm 2 (40.86 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Type		Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
	Primary reduction		Direct 1:1
	Gear ratio	1st	3.933
		2nd	2.478
		3rd	1.700
		4th	1.250
		5th	0.975
		6th	0.770
		Reverse	4.008
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
	Final reduction	Gear ratio	3.285
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Type		Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse, 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
	Primary reduction		Direct 1:1
	Gear ratio	1st	2.563
		2nd	1.552
		3rd	1.021
		4th	0.666
		5th	0.480
		Reverse	1.846
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
	Final reduction	Gear ratio	4.428
STEERING	Type		Power-assisted rack and pinion
	Overall ratio		15.4
	Turns, lock-to-lock		2.77
	Steering wheel diameter		380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION	Type	Front	Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
	Type	Rear	Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
	Shock absorber	Front	Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
	Shock absorber	Rear	Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES	Size		P235/45R17 93W or 235/45R17 93W (optional)
	Size of spare tire	A/T model	T135/80R16 101M
	Size of spare tire	M/T model	T145/70R17 106M
BRAKES	Type of service brake	Front	Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
	Type of service brake	Rear	Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
	Type of parking brake		Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
	Pad friction surface area	Front (A/T model)	55.2 cm 2 x 2 (9.02 sq in.) x 2
		Front (M/T model)	74.0 cm 2 x 2(11.47 sq in.) x 2
		Rear	27.9 cm 2 x 2 (4.33 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING	Compressor	Type	Piston
		Capacity	188 mL/rev. (11.47 cu in/rev.)
		Maximum speed	7,922 RPM
		Lubricant capacity	120 mL (4 fl oz)
		Lubricant type	DENSO ND-OIL 8
	Condenser	Type	Corrugated fin
	Evaporator	Type	Corrugated fin
	Blower	Type	Radial
		Motor type	250W/12 V
		Speed control	Infinite variable
		Maximum capacity	560 m 3 /h (19,780 cu ft/h)
	Temperature control		Air-mix type
	Compressor clutch	Type	Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
	Compressor clutch	Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 °C)	42 W maximum at 12 V
	Refrigerant	Type	HFC-134a (R-134a)
	Refrigerant	Capacity	500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS	Battery		12 V-65 AH/20 hours
	Fuses	Under-hood fuse/relay box	120 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
	Fuses	Under-dash fuse/relay box	30 A, 20 A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
	Light bulbs	Headlight high beam	12 V - 35 W (HID)
		Headlight low beam	12 V-35 W (HID)
		Front fog lights (U.S. model)	12 V - 51 W (HB4)
		Daytime running lights (Canada model)	12 V - 60 W (HB3)
		Front Turn signal lights	12 V-21 W
		Front parking lights	12 V - 5 W
		Front side marker lights	LED
		Rear side marker lights	LED
		Rear turn signal lights	12 V - 21 W
		Stop/taillights	LED
		Taillights	LED
		High-mount brake light	LED
		Back-up lights	12 V-21 cp
		License plate light	12 V-3 cp
		Ceiling light	12 V-5 W
		Map lights	12 V-4 cp
		Trunk light	12 V-5 W
		Door courtesy lights	12 V-2 cp
		Glove box light	12 V-1.4 W
		Vanity mirror lights	12 V-5 W
		Gauge lights	LED
		Indicator lights	LED
		Console box light	12 V-1.4 W

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Body Specifications

Specifications Acura TL III

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Engine Assembly

Cylinder Head

Engine Block

Engine Lubrication

Cooling

Fuel and Emissions

Clutch

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

Scheme 1

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

Steering

Suspension

Brakes

Air Conditioning

Scheme 2

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