Specifications (4-cyl) — Acura TSX II (2008-2014)

Engine Electrical

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Ignition coil	Rated voltage		12V
Ignition coil	Firing order		1-3-4-2
Spark plug	Type	NGK	ILZKR7B-11S
	Type	DENSO	SXU22HCR11S
	Gap		1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in)
Ignition timing	At idle Check the red mark	M/T in neutral, A/T in N or P	8 ±2" BTDC
Drive belt	Tension		Auto-tensioner
Alternator	Output	At 13.5 V and normal engine temperature	105 A
	Coil (rotor) resistance	At 68 °F (20 °C)	3.4-3.8 ohms
	Slip ring O.D.		14.4 mm (0.567 in)	14.0 mm (0.551 in)
	Brush length		10.5 mm (0.413 in)	1.5 mm (0.059 in)
	Brush spring tension		3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.73 lbf)
Starter	Output		1.6 kW
	Commutator mica depth		0.40-0.50 mm (0.0157-0.0197 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
	Commutator runout		0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.	0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
	Commutator O.D.		28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in)	27.5 mm (1.083 in)
	Brush length		11.1-11.5 mm (0.437-0.453 in)	4.3 mm (0.169 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Engine Assembly

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

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Cylinder Head

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Head	Warpage		0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max.
Head	Height		103.95-104.05 mm (4.0925-4.0964 in)
Camshaft	End play		0.05-0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 in)	0.04 mm (0.016 in)
	Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance	No. 1 journal	0.030-0.069 mm (0.00118-0.00272 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
		No. 2 journal	0.060-0.099 mm (0.00236-0.00390 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
		No. 3 journal	0.060-0.099 mm (0.00236-0.00390 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
		No. 4 journal	0.060-0.099 mm (0.00236-0.00390 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
		No. 5 journal	0.060-0.099 mm (0.00236-0.00390 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
	Total runout		0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
	Cam lobe height	Intake PRI	33.744 mm (1.32850 in)
		Intake MID	35.456 mm (1.39590 in)
		Intake SEC	33.744 mm (1.32850 in)
		Exhaust	34.291 mm (1.35004 in)
Valve	Clearance (cold)	Intake	0.21 -0.25 mm (0.008-0.010in)
	Clearance (cold)	Exhaust	0.25-0.29 mm (0.010-0.011 in)
	Stem O.D.	Intake	5.475-5.485 mm (0.21555-0.21594 in)	5.445 mm (0.21437 in)
	Stem O.D.	Exhaust	5.450-5.460 mm (0.21457-0.21496 in)	5.42 mm (0.2134 in)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Intake	0.030-0.055 mm (0.00118-0.00217 in)	0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Exhaust	0.055-0.080 mm (0.00217-0.00315 in)	0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
Valve seat	Width	Intake	1.25-1.55 mm (0.0492-0.0610 in)	2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
	Width	Exhaust	1.25-1.55 mm (0.0492-0.0610 in)	2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
	Stem installed height	Intake	44.0-44.5 mm (1.732-1.752 in)	44.7 mm (1.760 in)
	Stem installed height	Exhaust	44.0-44.5 mm (1.732-1.752 in)	44.7 mm (1.760 in)
Valve guide	Installed height	Intake	15.2-16.2 mm (0.598-0.638 in)
Valve guide	Installed height	Exhaust	15.5-16.5 mm (0.610-0.650 in)
Rocker arm	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Intake	0.018-0.059 mm (0.00071 -0.00232 in)	0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Rocker arm	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Exhaust	0.018-0.056 mm (0.00071 -0.00220 in)	0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - CYLINDER HEAD

Engine Block

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Block	Warpage of deck		0.07 mm (0.0028 in) max.
	Bore diameter	A or I	87.010-87.020 mm (3.42558-3.42598 in)	87.070 mm (3.42795 in)
	Bore diameter	B or II	87.000-87.010 mm (3.42519-3.42558 in)	87.070 mm (3.42795 in)
	Bore taper			0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
	Reboring limit			0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Piston	Skirt O.D. at 13 mm (0.51 in) from bottom of skirt	No letter or A	86.980-86.990 mm (3.42440-3.42480 in)	86.930 mm (3.42243 in)
	Skirt O.D. at 13 mm (0.51 in) from bottom of skirt	Letter B	86.970-86.980 mm (3.42401 -3.42440 in)	86.920 mm (3.42204 in)
	Clearance in cylinder		0.020-0.040 mm (0.00079-0.00157 in)	0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Piston ring	Ring-to-groove clearance	Top	0.060-0.085 mm (0.00236-0.00335 in)	0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
	Ring-to-groove clearance	Second	0.020-0.045 mm (0.00079-0.00177 in)	0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
	Ring end gap	Top	0.20-0.30 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in)	0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
		Second	0.20-0.32 mm (0.0079-0.0126 in)	0.42 mm (0.0165 in)
		Oil	0.20-0.50 mm (0.0079-0.0197 in)	0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
Piston pin	O.D.		21.961 -21.965 mm (0.86460-0.86476 in)	21.953 mm (0.86429 in)
Piston pin	Pin-to-piston clearance		0.005-0.002 mm (-0.00020-0.00008 in)	0.005 mm (0.00020 in)
Connecting rod	Pin-to-rod clearance		0.005-0.015 mm (0.00020-0.00059 in)	0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
	Small end bore diameter		21.970-21.976 mm (0.86496-0.86520 in)
	Big end bore diameter		51.0 mm (2.008 in)
	End play		0.15-0.35 mm (0.0059-0.0138 in)	0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
Crankshaft	Main journal diameter	No. 1 journal	54.984-55.008 mm (2.16472-2.16566 in)
		No. 2 journal	54.984-55.008 mm (2.16472-2.16566 in)
		No. 3 journal	54.976-55.000 mm (2.16441-2.16535 in)
		No. 4 journal	54.984-55.008 mm (2.16472-2.16566 in)
		No. 5 journal	54.984-55.008 mm (2.16472-2.16566 in)
	Rod journal diameter		47.976-48.000 mm (1.88882-1.88976 in)
	Rod/main journal taper		0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max.	0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
	Rod/main journal out-of-round		0.004 mm (0.00016 in) max.	0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
	End play		0.10-0.35 mm (0.0039-0.0138 in)	0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
	Total runout		0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.	0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Crankshaft bearing	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance	No. 1 journal	0.017-0.041 mm (0.00067-0.00161 in)	0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
		No. 2 journal	0.017-0.041 mm (0.00067-0.00161 in)	0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
		No. 3 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.00098-0.00193 in)	0.055 mm (0.00217 in)
		No. 4 journal	0.017-0.041 mm (0.00067-0.00161 in)	0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
		No. 5 journal	0.017-0.041 mm (0.00067-0.00161 in)	0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
	Connecting rod bearing-to-journal oil clearance		0.032-0.066 mm (0.00126-0.00260 in)	0.077 mm (0.00303 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - ENGINE BLOCK

Engine Lubrication

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Engine oil	Capacity	Engine overhaul	5.1 L (5.4USqt)
		Oil change including filter	4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
		Oil change without filter	3.8 L (4.0 US qt)
Oil pump	Inner rotor-to-outer rotor radial clearance		0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in)	0.19 mm (0.0075 in)
	Pump housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance		0.15-0.21 mm (0.0059-0.0083 in)	0.23 mm (0.0091 in)
	Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance		0.035-0.070 mm (0.00138-0.00276 in)	0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
	Balancer shafts, journal diameter	No. 1 journal, front shaft	19.938-19.950 mm (0.78496-0.78543 in)	19.92 mm (0.7843 in)
	Balancer shafts, journal diameter	No. 2 journal, rear shaft	23.938-23.950 mm (0.94244-0.94291 in)	23.92 mm (0.9417 in)
	Balancer shafts, journal taper		0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max.
	Balancer shafts, end play	Front	0.063-0.108 mm (0.00248-0.00425 in)	0.14 mm (0.0055 in)
	Balancer shafts, end play	Rear	0.063-0.108 mm (0.00248-0.00425 in)	0.14 mm (0.0055 in)
	Balancer shafts, shaft-to-bearing clearance	No. 1 journal, front shaft	0.050-0.082 mm (0.00197-0.00323 in)	0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
		No. 2 journal, front shaft	0.050-0.082 mm (0.00197-0.00323 in)	0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
		No. 2 journal, rear shaft	0.060-0.120 mm (0.00236-0.00472 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
	Balancer shaft bearings, I.D.	No. 1 journal, front shaft	20.000-20.020 mm (0.78740-0.78819 in)	20.03 mm (0.7886 in)
	Balancer shaft bearings, I.D.	No. 2 journal, rear shaft	24.000-24.020 mm (0.94488-0.94567 in)	24.03 mm (0.9461 in)
	Oil pressure with oil temperature at	At idle	70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm 2 , 10 psi) min.
	176 °F (80 °C)	At 3, 000 RPM	300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 44 psi) min.

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - ENGINE LUBRICATION

Cooling System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Radiator	Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir)	Engine overhaul (M/T)	7.4 L (1.95 US gal)
		Engine overhaul (A/T)	7.5 L (1.98 US gal)
		Coolant change (M/T)	6.3 L (1.66 US gal)
		Coolant change (A/T)	6.2 L (1.64 US gal)
	Coolant type NOTE: If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperature (under -31 °F (-35 °C)), a 60% concentration of coolant should be used.		Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Coolant reservoir	Coolant capacity		0.74 L (0.195 US gal)
Radiator cap	Opening pressure		93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2 , 13.5 -17.8 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		8.0 mm (0.315 in) min.

NOTE
If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperature (under -31 °F (-35 °C)), a 60% concentration of coolant should be used.

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - COOLING SYSTEM

Fuel and Emissions

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Fuel pressure regulator	Pressure with regulator vacuum hose disconnected		330-380 kPa (3.4-3.9 kgf/cm 2 , 48-55 psi)
Fuel tank	Capacity		70.0 L (18.49 US gal)
Engine idle	Idle speed without load	M/T in neutral	750 ± 50 RPM
	Idle speed without load	A/T in N or P	800 ± 50 RPM
	Idle speed with high electrical 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	750 ± 50 RPM
		A/T in N or P	800 ± 50 RPM

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Clutch

Item	Measurement	Standard or New	Service Limit
Clutch pedal	Height from floor	170.5 mm (6.713 in)
Clutch pedal	Stroke	130-140 mm (5.12-5.51 in)
Flywheel	Runout on clutch mating surface	0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max.	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Clutch disc	Rivet head depth	1.15-1.75 mm (0.0453-0.0689 in)	0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Clutch disc	Thickness	7.30-7.90 mm (0.2874-0.3110 in)	6.0 mm (0.236 in)
Pressure plate	Warpage	0.08 mm (0.0031 in) max.	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Pressure plate	Evenness of the height of the diaphragm spring fingers	0.6 mm (0.024 in) max.	0.8 mm (0.031 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - CLUTCH

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Manual transmission fluid	Capacity: use Acura MTF	Fluid change	1.9L (2.0US qt)
Manual transmission fluid	Capacity: use Acura MTF	Overhaul	2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
Mainshaft	End play		0.11-0.17 mm (0.0043-0.0067 in)	Adjust
	Diameter of bushing contact area		20.80-20.85 mm (0.8189-0.8209 in)	20.75 mm (0.8169 in)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side)		27.977-27.990 mm (1.10145-1.10197 in)	27.92 mm (1.0992 in)
	Diameter of needle bearing contact area		38.984-39.000 mm (1.53480-1.53543 in)	38.93 mm (1.5327 in)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)		27.987-28.000 mm (1.10185-1.10236 in)	27.93 mm (1.0996 in)
	Diameter of 4th/5th gear distance collar contact area		31.984-32.000 mm (1.25921-1.25984 in)	31.93 mm (1.2571 in)
	Runout		0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.	0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Mainshaft 3rd, 4th, 5th gear	I.D.		44.009-44.025 mm (1.73263-1.73326 in)	44.08 mm (1.7354 in)
	Clearance	2nd-3rd	0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)	0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
	End play	4th, 5th	0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)	0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
	Thickness		23.92-23.97 mm (0.9417-0.9437 in)	23.80 mm (0.9370 in)
Mainshaft 6th gear	I.D.		41.009-41.025 mm (1.61452-1.61515 in)	41.08 mm (1.6173 in)
	End play		0.15-0.25 mm (0.0059-0.0098 in)	0.34 mm (0.0134 in)
	Thickness		23.83-23.88 mm (0.9382-0.9402 in)	23.71 mm (0.9335 in)
Mainshaft 4th/5th gear distance collar	I.D.		32.00-32.01 mm (1.2598-1.2602 in)	32.02 mm (1.2606 in)
	O.D.		38.989-39.000 mm (1.53500-1.53543 in)	38.94 mm (1.5331 in)
	Overall length		51.95-52.05 mm (2.0453-2.0492 in)
	Length of needle bearing contact area	4th, 5th	24.03-24.08 mm (0.9461 -0.9480 in)
Mainshaft 6th gear distance collar	I.D.		28.00-28.01 mm (1.1024-1.1028 in)	28.02 mm (1.1031 in)
	O.D.		34.989-35.000 mm (1.37752-1.37795 in)	34.940 mm (1.37559 in)
	Length		24.03-24.08 mm (0.9461 -0.9480 in)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side)		35.000-35.015 mm (1.37795-1.37854 in)	34.95 mm (1.3760 in)
	Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)		30.020-30.033 mm (1.18189-1.18240 in)	29.97 mm (1.1799 in)
	Diameter of 1st gear distance collar contact area		39.937-39.950 mm (1.57232-1.57283 in)	39.883 mm (1.57019 in)
	Runout		0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.	0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
	35 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance		0.04-0.10 mm (0.0016-0.0039 in)	Adjust
Countershaft 1st, 2nd gear	I.D.		52.010-52.029 mm (2.04763-2.04838 in)	52.08 mm (2.0504 in)
	Clearance	2nd-3rd	0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)	0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
	End play	1st	0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)	0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
	Thickness	1st	22.92-22.97 mm (0.9024-0.9043 in)	22.87 mm (0.9004 in)
	Thickness	2nd	27.92-27.97 mm (1.0992-1.1012 in)	27.87 mm (1.0972 in)
Countershaft 1st, 2nd gear distance collar	I.D.		39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in)	39.97 mm (1.5736 in)
	O.D.		46.989-47.000 mm (1.84996-1.85039 in)	46.94 mm (1.8480 in)
	Length	1st	23.03-23.08 mm (0.9067-0.9087 in)
	Length	2nd	28.03-28.08 mm (1.1035-1.1055 in)
Reverse idler gear	I.D.		20.016-20.043 mm (0.78803-0.78909 in)	20.90 mm (0.8228 in)
Reverse idler gear	Gear-to-reverse idler gear shaft clearance		0.036-0.084 mm (0.00142-0.00331 in)	0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
Synchro ring	Ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)		0.70-1.49 mm (0.0276-0.0587 in)	0.4 mm (0.016 in)
Double cone synchro and triple cone synchro	Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance (ring pushed against gear)		0.70-1.19 mm (0.0276-0.0469 in)	0.3 mm (0.012 in)
	Synchro cone-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)		0.50-1.04 mm (0.0197-0.0409 in)	0.3 mm (0.012 in)
	Outer synchro ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)		0.95-1.68 mm (0.0374-0.0661 in)	0.6 mm (0.024 in)
Shift fork	Finger thickness		7.4-7.6 mm (0.291 -0.299 in)
Shift fork	Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance		0.35-0.65 mm (0.0138-0.0256 in)	1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Reverse shift fork	Finger width		13.4-13.7 mm (0.528-0.539 in)
Reverse shift fork	Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance		0.20-0.59 mm (0.0079-0.0232 in)	1.3 mm (0.051 in)
Detent ball spring	Free length	1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th	22.1 mm (0.870 in)	When worn or damaged
Steel ball	Ball size		7.94 mm (0.3126 in)	When worn or damaged
Shift arm	I.D.		13.973-14.000 mm (0.55012-0.55118 in)
	Finger width		16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in)
	Shift arm-to-shift fork clearance		0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in)	0.62 mm (0.0244 in)
Select lever	Finger width		14.85-14.95 mm (0.5846-0.5886 in)
Change lever	Shaft-to-select lever clearance		0.05-0.25 mm (0.0020-0.0098 in)	0.50 mm (0.0197 in)
	Groove width		15.00-15.10 mm (0.5906-0.5945 in)
	Shaft-to-shift arm clearance		0.013-0.070 mm (0.00051 -0.00276 in)	0.1 mm (0.004 in)
M/T differential carrier	Backlash		0.8-1.3 mm (0.031-0.051 in)
M/T differential 80 mm shim	80 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing		0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in)	Adjust

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Automatic transmission fluid	Capacity: use Acura ATF DW-1	Fluid change	2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Automatic transmission fluid	Capacity: use Acura ATF DW-1	Overhaul	6.15 L (6.50 US qt)
ATF pressure	Line pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in N or P	927-986 kPa (9.45-10.05 kgf/cm 2 , 134.4-142.9 psi)	878 kPa (8.95 kgf/cm 2 , 127.3 psi)
	1st clutch pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in 1st gear in S	917-995 kPa (9.35-10.15 kgf/cm 2 , 133.0-144.4 psi)	868 kPa (8.85 kgf/cm 2 , 125.9 psi)
	2nd clutch pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in 2nd gear in S	917-995 kPa (9.35-10.15 kgf/cm 2 , 133.0-144.4 psi)	868 kPa (8.85 kgf/cm 2 , 125.9 psi)
	3rd clutch pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in 3rd gear in S	917-995 kPa (9.35-10.15 kgf/cm 2 , 133.0-144.4 psi)	868 kPa (8.85 kgf/cm 2 , 125.9 psi)
	4th clutch pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in 4th gear in S	917-995 kPa (9.35-10.15 kgf/cm 2 , 133.0-144.4 psi)	868 kPa (8.85 kgf/cm 2 , 125.9 psi)
	5th clutch pressure	At 2, 000 RPM in 5th gear in S	917-995 kPa (9.35-10.15 kgf/cm 2 , 133.0-144.4 psi)	868 kPa (8.85 kgf/cm 2 , 125.9 psi)
Torque converter	Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground		2, 100 RPM
Torque converter	Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground	Service limit	1, 950-2, 250 RPM
Clutch	Clearance between clutch end-plate	1st and top disc	1.38-1.58 mm (0.0543-0.0622 in)
		2nd	1.14-1.34 mm (0.0449-0.0528 in)
		3rd	1.23-1.43 mm (0.0484-0.0563 in)
		4th, 5th	0.93-1.13 mm (0.0366-0.0445 in)
	Clutch return spring free length	1st, 2nd, 3rd	45.1 mm (1.776 in)	43.1 mm (1.697 in)
	Clutch return spring free length	4th, 5th	33.5 mm (1.319 in)	31.5 mm (1.240 in)
	Clutch disc thickness		1.94 mm (0.0764 in)
	Clutch plate thickness	1st, 3rd	1.6 mm (0.063 in)	When discolored
	Clutch plate thickness	2nd, 4th, 5th	2.0 mm (0.079 in)	When discolored
	Clutch wave-plate phase difference	1st<2PLCS>	0.15-0.25 mm (0.0059-0.0098 in)	0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
	Clutch wave-plate phase difference	2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th <2PLCS>	0.10-0.20 mm (0.0039-0.0079 in)	0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
	1st clutch end-plate thickness	Mark 1	2.6 mm (0.102 in)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.7 mm (0.106 in)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.8 mm (0.110 in)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.9 mm (0.114 in)	When discolored
		Mark 5	3.0 mm (0.118 in)	When discolored
		Mark 6	3.1 mm (0.122 in)	When discolored
		Mark 7	3.2 mm (0.126 in)	When discolored
		Mark 8	3.3 mm (0.130 in)	When discolored
		Mark 9	3.4 mm (0.134 in)	When discolored
	2nd clutch end-plate thickness	Mark 1	2.6 mm (0.102 in)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.7 mm (0.106 in)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.8 mm (0.110 in)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.9 mm (0.114 in)	When discolored
		Mark 5	3.0 mm (0.118 in)	When discolored
		Mark 6	3.1 mm (0.122 in)	When discolored
		Mark 7	3.2 mm (0.126 in)	When discolored
		Mark 10	2.4 mm (0.094 in)	When discolored
		Mark 11	2.5 mm (0.098 in)	When discolored
	3rd, 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
Mainshaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At stator shaft	22.984-23.000 mm (0.90488-0.90551 in)	When worn or damaged
		At 5th gear	51.975-51.991 mm (2.04626-2.04689 in)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear collar	33.975-33.991 mm (1.33760-1.33823 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	4th gear	40.000-40.016 mm (1.57480-1.57543 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	5th gear	57.000-57.019 mm (2.24409-2.24484 in)	When worn or damaged
	Axial clearance of gears	4th gear	0.1 -0.22 mm (0.004-0.0087 in)
	Axial clearance of gears	5th gear	0.04-0.10 mm (0.0016-0.0039 in)
	Thrust washer thickness (41 x 68 mm)	No. 1	4.450 mm (0.17520 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.475 mm (0.17618 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	4.500 mm (0.17717 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	4.525 mm (0.17815 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	4.550 mm (0.17913 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	4.575 mm (0.18012 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	4.600 mm (0.18110 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 8	4.625 mm (0.18209 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 9	4.650 mm (0.18307 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 10	4.675 mm (0.18405 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 11	4.700 mm (0.18504 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 12	4.725 mm (0.18602 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 13	4.750 mm (0.18701 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 14	4.775 mm (0.18799 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 15	4.800 mm (0.18898 in)	When worn or damaged
	4th gear collar length		66.3-66.4 mm (2.610-2.614 in)
	Length of 4th gear collar flange from end		19.15-19.30 mm (0.7539-0.7598 in)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness		1.91 -1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in)	1.86 mm (0.0732 in)
	Sealing ring groove width		2.025-2.060 mm (0.07972-0.08110 in)	2.080 mm (0.08189 in)
	Feed pipe bushing I.D.		8.000-8.015 mm (0.31496-0.31555 in)	8.030 mm (0.31614 in)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.		7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in)	7.95 mm (0.3130 in)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At torque converter housing	36.005-36.015 mm (1.41752-1.41791 in)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear	34.982-34.998 mm (1.37724-1.37787 in)	When worn or damaged
		At reverse gear	39.979-40.000 mm (1.57397-1.57480 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	4th gear	41.000-41.016 mm (1.61417-1.61480 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	Reverse gear	46.000-46.016 mm (1.81102-1.81165 in)	When worn or damaged
	Axial clearance of gears	4th gear	0.04-0.12 mm (0.0016-0.0047 in)
		5th gear	0-0.48 mm (0-0.0189 in)
		Reverse gear	0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.0098 in)
	Collar, 35 x 47 x 7.8 mm thickness		7.8 mm (0.307 in)
	Collar, 37 x 41 x 54.3 mm length		54.25-54.30 mm (2.1358-2.1378 in)
	Reverse selector hub width		25.45-25.65 mm (1.0020-1.0098 in)
	Reverse selector hub O.D.		55.87-55.90 mm (2.1996-2.2008 in)	When worn or damaged
Secondary shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 1st gear	39.986-39.999 mm (1.57425-1.57476 in)	When worn or damaged
		At 2nd gear	39.986-39.999 mm (1.57425-1.57476 in)	When worn or damaged
		At 3rd gear collar	36.975-36.991 mm (1.45571-1.45634 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	1st gear	47.000-47.016 mm (1.85039-1.85102 in)	When worn or damaged
		2nd gear	46.000-46.016 mm (1.81102-1.81165 in)	When worn or damaged
		3rd gear	43.000-43.016 mm (1.69291-1.69354 in)	When worn or damaged
	Axial clearance of gears	1st gear	0.04-0.12 mm (0.0016-0.0047 in)
		2nd gear	0.04-0.12 mm (0.0016-0.0047 in)
		3rd gear	0.10-0.22 mm (0.0039-0.0087 in)
	Thrust washer thickness (37 x 58 mm)	No. 1	3.900 mm (0.15354 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	3.925 mm (0.15453 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	3.950 mm (0.15551 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	3.975 mm (0.15650 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	4.000 mm (0.15748 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	4.025 mm (0.15846 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	4.050 mm (0.15945 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 8	4.075 mm (0.16043 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 9	4.100 mm (0.16142 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 10	4.125 mm (0.16240 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 11	4.150 mm (0.16339 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 12	4.175 mm (0.16437 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 13	4.200 mm (0.16535 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 14	4.225 mm (0.16634 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 15	4.250 mm (0.16732 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 16	4.275 mm (0.16831 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 17	4.300 mm (0.16929 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 18	4.325 mm (0.17028 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 19	4.350 mm (0.17126 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 20	4.375 mm (0.17224 in)	When worn or damaged
Secondary shaft (cont'd)	Thrust washer thickness (40 x 51.5 mm)	No. 1	4.80 mm (0.1890 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.85 mm (0.1909 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	4.90 mm (0.1929 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	4.95 mm (0.1949 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	5.00 mm (0.1969 in)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	5.05 mm (0.1988 in)	When worn or damaged
	3rd gear collar length		43.9-44.0 mm (1.728-1.732 in)
	Length of 3rd gear collar flange from end		5.25-5.40 mm (0.2067-0.2126 in)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness		1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in)	1.86 mm (0.0732 in)
	Sealing ring groove width		2.025-2.060 mm (0.07972-0.08110 in)	2.080 mm (0.08189 in)
	Feed pipe O.D.	1st clutch	6.97-6.98 mm (0.2744-0.2748 in)	6.95 mm (0.2736 in)
	Feed pipe O.D.	3rd clutch	11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in)	11.45 mm (0.4508 in)
	Feed pipe bushing I.D.	1st clutch	7.018-7.030 mm (0.27630-0.27677 in)	7.045 mm (0.27736 in)
	Feed pipe bushing I.D.	3rd clutch	11.500-11.518 mm (0.45276-0.45346 in)	11.530 mm (0.45394 in)
	ATF guide collar of sealing ring contact I.D.		29.000-29.021 mm (1.14173-1.14256 in)	29.05 mm (1.1437 in)
Idler gear shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At torque converter housing (shaft end side)	32.003-32.013 mm (1.25996-1.26035 in)	When worn or damaged
Idler gear shaft	Cotter thickness		1.39-1.42 mm (0.0547-0.0559 in)
Reverse idler gear	Reverse idler gear shaft diameter at needle bearing contact area		14.99-15.00 mm (0.5902-0.5906 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D.		20.007-20.020 mm (0.78768-0.78819 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of transmission housing at reverse idler gear shaft contact area		14.800-14.818 mm (0.58268-0.58338 in)
	I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder		14.800-14.824 mm (0.58268-0.58362 in)	When worn or damaged
ATF pump	ATF pump thrust clearance		0.03-0.06 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in)	0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
	Clearance between ATF pump gear and main valve body	Drive gear	0.210-0.265 mm (0.00827-0.01043 in)
	Clearance between ATF pump gear and main valve body	Driven gear	0.070-0.125 mm (0.00276-0.00492 in)
	ATF pump driven gear I.D.		14.016-14.034 mm (0.55181-0.55252 in)	When worn or damaged
	ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.		13.980-13.990 mm (0.55039-0.55079 in)	When worn or damaged
Stator shaft	I.D. at needle bearing contact area	At torque converter side	27.000-27.021 mm (1.06299-1.06382 in)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. at needle bearing contact area	At ATF pump side	29.000-29.021 mm (1.14173-1.14256 in)
	I.D. at mainshaft sealing ring contact area		29.000-29.021 mm (1.14173-1.14256 in)	29.05 mm (1.1437 in)
Reverse shift fork	Fork finger thickness		5.90-6.00 mm (0.2323-0.2362 in)	5.40 mm (0.2126 in)
Park gear and pawl				When worn damaged
Servo body	Shift fork shaft bore I.D.		14.000-14.010 mm (0.55118-0.55157 in)
Servo body	Shift fork shaft valve bore I.D.		37.000-37.039 mm (1.45669-1.45823 in)	37.045 mm (1.45846 in)
Regulator valve body	Mainshaft sealing ring contact I.D.		29.000-29.021 mm (1.14173-1.14256 in)	29.05 mm (1.1437 in)
Main valve body	Shift valve A spring	Wire diameter	0.8 mm (0.031 in)
		O.D.	5.6 mm (0.220 in)
		Free length	28.1 mm (1.106 in)
		No. of coil	15.9
	Shift valve B spring	Wire diameter	0.8 mm (0.031 in)
		O.D.	5.6 mm (0.220 in)
		Free length	28.1 mm (1.106 in)
		No. of coil	15.9
	Shift valve C spring	Wire diameter	0.8 mm (0.031 in)
		O.D.	5.6 mm (0.220 in)
		Free length	28.1 mm (1.106 in)
		No. of coil	15.9
	Shift valve E spring	Wire diameter	0.8 mm (0.031 in)
		O.D.	5.6 mm (0.220 in)
		Free length	28.1 mm (1.106 in)
		No. of coil	15.9
	Relief valve spring	Wire diameter	1.0 mm (0.039 in)
		O.D.	9.6 mm (0.378 in)
		Free length	34.1 mm (1.343 in)
		No. of coil	10.2
	Lock-up control valve spring	Wire diameter	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
		O.D.	7.1 mm (0.280 in)
		Free length	23.1 mm (0.909 in)
		No. of coil	12.7
	Cooler check valve spring	Wire diameter	0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
		O.D.	6.6 mm (0.260 in)
		Free length	27.0 mm (1.063 in)
		No. of coil	11.3
	Servo control valve spring	Wire diameter	0.7 mm (0.028 in)
		O.D.	6.6 mm (0.260 in)
		Free length	35.7 mm (1.406 in)
		No. of coil	17.2
Regulator valve body spring	1st accumulator spring A	Wire diameter	2.4 mm (0.094 in)
		O.D.	18.6 mm (0.732 in)
		Free length	49.0 mm (1.929 in)
		No. of coil	7.1
	1st accumulator spring B	Wire diameter	2.3 mm (0.091 in)
		O.D.	12.2 mm (0.480 in)
		Free length	31.5 mm (1.240 in)
		No. of coil	6.6
	3rd accumulator spring	Wire diameter	2.5 mm (0.098 in)
		O.D.	14.6 mm (0.575 in)
		Free length	29.4 mm (1.157 in)
		No. of coil	4.9
	Regulator valve spring A	Wire diameter	1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
		O.D.	14.7 mm (0.579 in)
		Free length	83.0 mm (3.268 in)
		No. of coil	16.9
	Regulator valve spring B	Wire diameter	1.6 mm (0.063 in)
		O.D.	9.2 mm (0.362 in)
		Free length	44.0 mm (1.732 in)
		No. of coil	12.5
	Stator reaction spring	Wire diameter	4.5 mm (0.177 in)
		O.D.	35.4 mm (1.394 in)
		Free length	30.3 mm (1.193 in)
		No. of coil	1.92
	Lock-up shift valve spring	Wire diameter	1.0 mm (0.039 in)
		O.D.	6.6 mm (0.260 in)
		Free length	35.5 mm (1.398 in)
		No. of coil	18.2
	Torque converter check valve spring	Wire diameter	1.2 mm (0.047 in)
		O.D.	8.6 mm (0.339 in)
		Free length	33.8 mm (1.331 in)
		No. of coil	12.2
Servo body spring	2nd accumulator spring A	Wire diameter	2.1 mm (0.083 in)
		O.D.	16.6 mm (0.654 in)
		Free length	48.7 mm (1.917 in)
		No. of coil	8.4
	2nd accumulator spring B	Wire diameter	2.1 mm (0.083 in)
		O.D.	10.8 mm (0.425 in)
		Free length	34.0 mm (1.339 in)
		No. of coil	8.2
	4th accumulator spring A	Wire diameter	2.4 mm (0.094 in)
		O.D.	18.6 mm (0.732 in)
		Free length	49.0 mm (1.929 in)
		No. of coil	7.1
	4th accumulator spring B	Wire diameter	2.3 mm (0.091 in)
		O.D.	12.2 mm (0.480 in)
		Free length	31.5 mm (1.240 in)
		No. of coil	6.6
	5th accumulator spring	Wire diameter	2.5 mm (0.098 in)
		O.D.	14.6 mm (0.575 in)
		Free length	29.9 mm (1.177 in)
		No. of coil	4.9
	Shift valve D spring	Wire diameter	0.8 mm (0.031 in)
		O.D.	5.6 mm (0.220 in)
		Free length	28.1 mm (1.106 in)
		No. of coil	15.9
A/T differential carrier	Pinion shaft contact area I.D.		18.000-18.025 mm (0.70866-0.70964 in)
	Driveshaft contact area I.D.		28.021-28.051 mm (1.10319-1.10437 in)
	Clearance between carrier and pinion shaft		0.013-0.054 mm (0.00051 -0.00213 in)	0.1 mm (0.004 in)
	Clearance between carrier and driveshaft		0.071-0.117 mm (0.00280-0.00461 in)	0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
	Carrier bearing starting torque (preload)	For new bearing	2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in)	Adjust
	Carrier bearing starting torque (preload)	For reused bearing	2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in)	Adjust
	Final driven gear backlash		0.086-0.142 mm (0.00339-0.00559 in)	0.2 mm (0.008 in)
A/T differential pinion gear	Backlash		0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in)
	I.D.		18.042-18.066 mm (0.71031-0.71126 in)
	Clearance between pinion gear and pinion shaft		0.055-0.095 mm (0.00217-0.00374 in)	0.12 mm (0.0047 in)

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

Steering

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Steering wheel	Rotational play measured at outside edge		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	10±5°

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - STEERING

Suspension

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Wheel alignment	Camber	Front	0°00' ±30'
	Camber	Rear	1 ° 00 ' ±30 '
	Caster	Front	3°47' +10' -50'
	Total toe-in	Front	0±2mm (0±0.08in)
	Total toe-in	Rear	2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inward	38 °58' ±2°
	Front wheel turning angle	Outward (reference)	31 °28'
Wheel	Runout	Axial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.028 in)	2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Wheel	Runout	Radial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.028 in)	1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Wheel bearing	End play	Front	0-0.05 mm (0-0.0020 in)
Wheel bearing	End play	Rear	0-0.05 mm (0-0.0020 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - SUSPENSION

Brakes

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Parking brake	Number of clicks when lever pulled with 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44.1 lbf) of force		6 to 8 clicks
Brake pedal	Height from floor	IWT	164 mm (6.46 in)
	Height from floor	A/T	173 mm (6.81 in)
	Free play		1-5 mm (0.04-0.20 in)
Brake disc	Thickness	Front	27.9-28.1 mm (1.098-1.106 in)	26.0 mm (1.024 in)
	Thickness	Rear	8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in)	8.0 mm (0.315 in)
	Runout			0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
	Parallelism			0.015 mm (0.00059 in)
Brake pad	Thickness	Front	10.5-11.2 mm (0.413-0.441 in)	1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Brake pad	Thickness	Rear	8.3-9.0 mm (0.327-0.354 in)	1.0 mm (0.039 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - BRAKES

Air Conditioning

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Refrigerant	Type
Refrigerant	Capacity of system		450-500 g (15.8-17.6 oz)
Refrigerant oil	Type		SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH)
	Capacity of components	Condenser (including receiver/dryer)	50mL (12/3fl.oz)
		Evaporator	40mL (1 1/3fl.oz)
		Each line and hose	10mL (1/3fl.oz)
		Receiver/dryer	10mL (1/3fl.oz)
		Compressor	75-80 mL (2 1/2-2 5/6 fl.oz)
Compressor	Field coil resistance	At 68 °F (20 °C)	3.15-3.45 ohms
Compressor	Pulley-to-armature plate clearance		0.35-0.65 mm (0.0138-0.0256 in)

STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - AIR CONDITIONING

Torque Specifications

Note. Refer to each appropriate article for the precautions and complete procedures. Refer to each appropriate article for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.

*1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.

*2: Follow the appropriate article procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

Location	Item	Torque
Starting system	Starter bolt (10 mm)	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Starter bolt (12 mm)	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Starter harness clamp nut	9 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)
Ignition system	Sparkplugs	18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
Charging system	Alternator bolt (8 mm)	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Alternator bolt (10 mm)	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner nut	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt	56 N.m (5.7 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft)
	Idler pulley base bolt	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Idler pulley bolt	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Mechanical

Location	Item		Remark	Torque
Engine assembly	Front engine mount bracket bolts		Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bolt (10 mm) Qty 1		Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 4		Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount stop nuts		Use new nuts	78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount base bolt (12 mm) Qty 1	A/T model	Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount base bolts (12 mm) Qty 2	A/T model		54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bracket bolts		Use new bolts	88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolts *2	IWT model	Use new bolts	78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolts (10 mm) *2	A/T model	Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolt (12 mm) *2	A/T model	Use new bolt	78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 3			44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 *2		Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bolt *2			64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Upper transmission mount bracket bolts		Use new bolts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Upper transmission mount bolts		Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount bolts		Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount nuts			44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Engine lubrication	Oil pressure switch		Apply liquid gasket	18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
	Oil pan drain bolt		Use new washer	39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter			12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter base		Use new O-rings	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter feed pipe		Use oil on threads	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Engine oil gallery cap bolt		Use new O-ring	41 N.m (4.2 kgf.m, 30 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system	Intake manifold bolts *1			22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Intake manifold nuts *1			22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base bolts			22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base nuts			22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Flexible joint bolts *1			22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts *2		Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Muffler self-locking nuts		Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)

ENGINE MECHANICAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Refer to each appropriate article for the precautions and complete procedures. Refer to each appropriate article for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.

*1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.

*2: Follow the appropriate article procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

Engine Cooling

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Cooling system	Water outlet bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Cooling system	Water outlet nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

ENGINE COOLING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Fuel and emissions	A/F sensor		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank locknut *2	Use new locknut, locknut plate, and base gasket	70 N.m (7.0 kgf.m, 51 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank support straps bolts		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Knock sensor		32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m, 24 lbf.ft)
	PCV valve	Use new washer	45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Rocker arm oil pressure switch	Use new O-ring	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Secondary H02S		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Throttle body bolts	Use new gasket	22 N.m (2.2.kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Under-floor TWC self-locking nuts	Use new gaskets and nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC bracket bolts		45 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC upper self-locking nuts	Use new gasket and nuts	31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)

FUEL AND EMISSIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Item	Torque
Clutch	Clutch push rod locknut	17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pedal position switch locknut	9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
	Clutch interlock switch locknut	9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pedal bolt	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder nuts	13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 9.4 lbf.ft)
	Slave cylinder bolts	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Flywheel bolts	123 N.m (12.5 kgf.m, 90.4 lbf.ft)
	Pressure plate bolts *2	25 N.m (2.6 kgf.m, 19 lbf.ft)
	Release fork bolt	29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)

CLUTCH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Manual Transmission

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Manual transmission	MTF drain plug	Use new sealing washer	39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	MTF filler plug	Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Back-up light switch	Use liquid gasket on threads	29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission bolts (10 mm)		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission bolts (12 mm)		64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever housing bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift cable bracket bolts		27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Automatic transmission	ATF drain plug	Use new sealing washer	49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts	Use new sealing washers	18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
	Drive plate bolts *2		74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Transmission fluid pressure switches	Use new sealing washers	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft)
	Transmission housing bolts (10 mm)		45 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Transmission housing bolts (12 mm)		65 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe A bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox bolts		74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	ATF warmer bracket bolt		26.5 N.m (2.7 kgf.m, 19.5 lbf.ft)
	Strut brace nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever assembly bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever bracket bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift cable nut		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Driveline/Axle

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Driveline/axle	Driveshaft spindle nut	Use oil on the seating surface Use new nut	328 N.m (33.5 kgf.m, 242 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft dowel bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft flange bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)

DRIVELINE/AXLE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Steering	Steering wheel bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Steering joint bolts		28 N.m (2.9 kgf.m, 21 lbf.ft)
	Steering column nuts		16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Steering column bolts		16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox bolts	Use new bolts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end ball joint nuts		54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end lock nuts		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)

STEERING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Refer to each appropriate article for the precautions and complete procedures. Refer to each appropriate article for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.

*1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.

*2: Follow the appropriate article procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Front suspension	Wheel nuts		108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 80 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm castle nut		44-52 N.m (4.5-5.3 kgf.m, 33-38 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm bolts	Use new bolts	31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
	Knuckle ball joint castle nut		78-88 N.m (8.0-9.0 kgf.m, 58-65 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (12mm)	Use new bolt	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (14mm)	Use new bolt	88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link nuts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link self-locking nut	Use new nut	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Damper nuts	Use new nuts	55 N.m (5.6 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft)
	Damper pinch bolt		49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Damper fork bolt/nut	Use new bolt/nut	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Damper self-locking nut	Use new nut	29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)
Rear suspension	Wheel nuts		108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 80 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm castle nut	Use new nut	69-78 N.m (7.0-8.0 kgf.m, 51 -58 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm bolts	Use new bolts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm A bolts	Use new bolts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Control arm self-locking nut	Use new nut	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Control arm self-locking nut/adjusting bolt	Use new nut	57 N.m (5.8 kgf.m, 42 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm B bolt (12mm)	Use new bolt	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link nut	Use new nut	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link self-locking nut	Use new nut	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Damper nuts	Use new nuts	55 N.m (5.6 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft)
	Damper lower bolt	Use new bolt	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Damper self-locking nut	Use new nut	29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)

SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Conventional brake	Front brake caliper bolts		50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 lbf.ft)
	Front brake caliper bracket bolts		108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft)
	Front brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Brake booster/brake pedal nuts		12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder nuts		15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder brake line		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bolts		23 N.m (2.3 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bracket bolts		108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Brake pedal bracket bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Brake pedal support member bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake lever bolts		32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m, 24 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator-control unit brake line (10 mm)		15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator-control unit brake line (12 mm)		22 N.m (2.2 kaf-m. 16 lbf.ft)

BRAKES TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Frame	Strut brace bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear wheelwell gusset bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear panel gusset bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe front stiffener bolts (12 mm) *1	Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe front stiffener bolts (14 mm) *1	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear dynamic damper bolts		49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear stiffener bolts (12 mm) *1	Use new bolts	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear stiffener bolts (14 mm) *1	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe middle rubber mount bolts (10 mm) *1	Use new bolts	49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe middle rubber mount bolts (12 mm) *1	Use new bolts	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mounting base bracket bolts	Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mounting upper base bracket bolts	Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear base bracket mass bolts		54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe mounting front stay bolts (8 mm)		27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe mounting front stay bolts (14 mm)	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe mounting rear stay bolts (8 mm)		27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe mounting rear stay bolts (14 mm)	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)

BODY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Location	Item	Torque
A/C compressor	A/C compressor bracket bolts	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor bolts	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16.2 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor center nut	26 N.m (2.6 kgf.m, 18.8 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor relief valve	9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
Receiver line	A/C pressure sensor	10.8 N.m (1.1 kgf.m, 8.0 lbf.ft)

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Body Electrical

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper arm nut		29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 21 lbf.ft)
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper linkage nut		31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)

BODY ELECTRICAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Design Specifications

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Specification
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	Sedan	4, 726 mm (186.0 in)
	Overall length	Sport Wagon	4, 805 mm (189.1 in)
	Overall width		1, 840 mm (72.4 in)
	Overall height (except TSX Canada models)	Sedan	1, 440 mm (56.6 in)
	Overall height (except TSX Canada models)	Sport Wagon	1, 470 mm (57.8 in)
	Overall height (TSX Canada models)		1, 439 mm (56.6 in)
	Wheelbase		2, 705 mm (106.5 in)
	Track	Front	1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
	Track	Rear	1, 580 mm (62.2 in)
	Seating capacity		Five (5)
WEIGHT (GVWR)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	A/T (Sedan)	2, 030 kg (4, 475 lbs)
		IWT (Sedan)	1, 995 kg (4, 398 lbs)
		A/T (Sport Wagon)	2, 100 kg (4, 630 lbs)
ENGINE	Type		Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine
	Cylinder arrangement		Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
	Bore and stroke		87 x 99 mm (3.43 x 3.90 in)
	Displacement		2, 354 cm 3 (143.7 cu in)
	Compression ratio		11.1
	Valve train		Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
	Lubrication system		Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
	Fuel required		Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER	Type		Gear reduction
	Nominal output		1.6 kW
	Nominal voltage		12V
	Hour rating		30 seconds
	Direction of rotation		Clockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH	Type		Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Type		Synchronized, six-speed forward, one reverse
	Primary reduction		Direct 1:1
	Gear ratio	1st	3.266
		2nd	2.040
		3rd	1.428
		4th	1.073
		5th	0.869
		6th	0.686
		Reverse	3.583
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
	Final reduction	Gear ratio	4.764
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Type		Electronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one reverse, three-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
	Primary reduction		Direct 1:1
	Gear ratio	1st	2.652
		2nd	1.614
		3rd	1.082
		4th	0.773
		5th	0.566
		Reverse	2.000
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
	Final reduction	Gear ratio	4.438
STEERING	Type		Electrical power-assisted rack and pinion
	Overall ratio		13.4
	Turns, lock-to-lock		2.61
	Steering wheel diameter		370 mm (14.57 in)
SUSPENSION	Type	Front	Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
	Type	Rear	Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
	Shock absorber	Front and rear	Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES	Size	Front and rear	P225/50R17 93V
TIRES	Size	Spare	T135/80D16 101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT	Camber	Front	0°00'
	Camber	Rear	1°00'
	Caster	Front	3°47'
	Total toe-in	Front	0 mm (0 in)
	Total toe-in	Rear	2 mm (0.08 in)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inward	38 °58'
	Front wheel turning angle	Outward (reference)	31 °28'
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 (swept area)	Front	50.6 cm 2 (7.84 sq in) x 2
	Pad friction surface area (swept area)	Rear	27.3 cm 2 (4.23 sq in) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING	Compressor	Type	Scroll
		Capacity	97.9 mL (5.97 cu in)/rev
		Maximum speed	10, 000 RPM
		Lubricant capacity	75mL (21/2fl.oz)
		Lubricant type	SP-10
	Condenser	Type	Corrugated fin
	Evaporator	Type	Corrugated fin
	Blower	Type	Stabilized swirling flow
		Motor type	216W/12V
		Speed control	Infinitely variable
		Maximum capacity	505 m 3 (17, 834 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	450-500 g (15.8-17.6 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS	Battery	USA models	12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR) 12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR)
	Battery	Canada models	12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR)
	Fuse	Under-hood fuse/relay box	100 A, 70 A, 60 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
		Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box	20 A, 15A, 10 A, 7.5 A
		Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box	20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
	Light bulbs	Headlight high beam	12V-60W (HB3)
		Headlight low beam	12V-55W (H1)
		Headlight low beam (HID)	12V-35W (D2S)
		Front turn signal/parking/side marker lights	12V-21/5W
		Fog lights	12V-55W (H11)
		Side turn signal lights	LED.
		Rear turn signal lights	12V-21 W
		Brake lights/taillights	12V-21/5W
		High mount brake light (Sedan)	12V-21 W
		High mount brake light (Sport Wagon)	LED
		Back-up lights	12V-21 W
		Rear side marker lights	12V-3CP
		License plate lights	12V-5W
		Ceiling light	12V-8W
		Trunk light (Sedan)	12V-5W
		Cargo area lights (Sport Wagon)	12V-5W
		Front individual map lights	12V-8W
		Ambient light	LED
		Vanity mirror lights	12V-2W
		Glove box light	LED
		Door courtesy lights	12V-2CP
		Footwell lights	LED
		Center pocket light (without navigation)	LED
		Gauge lights	LED
		Indicator lights	LED

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Body Specifications

Sedan

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Body Specifications

Sport Wagon

Scheme 39

Specifications (4-cyl) Acura TSX II

Engine Electrical

Engine Assembly

Cylinder Head

Engine Block

Engine Lubrication

Cooling System

Fuel and Emissions

Clutch

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

Steering

Suspension

Brakes

Air Conditioning

Torque Specifications

Engine Mechanical

Engine Cooling

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Driveline/Axle

Body

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Body Electrical

Design Specifications

Body Specifications

Scheme 38

Scheme 39

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