Transaxle Specifications

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Transaxle Specifications
TRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Clutch Clearance
Reverse Clutch .030-.037 (.75-.95)
1st Clutch .026-.033 (.65-.85)
1st-Hold Clutch .028-.035 (.70-.90)
2nd & 3rd Clutches .024-.031 (.60-.80)
4th Clutch .020-.028 (.50-.70)
Differential Ring Gear Backlash .002-.006 (.06-.14)
Gear Clearances
Countershaft 2nd Gear .002-.005 (.05-.13)
Countershaft 4th Gear 0-.003 (0-.08)
Mainshaft 4th Gear .001-.007 (.03-.18)
Oil Pump Side Clearances
Oil Pump Drive Gear .0083-.0104 (.210-.265)
Oil Pump Driven Gear .0028-.0049 (.070-.125)
Oil Pump Thrust Clearance
Standard .001-.002 (.03-.05)
Wear Limit .0028 (.070)
Pinion Gear Backlash .002-.006 (.05-.15)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Secondary Gear Bearing Preload (1) 31-40 (3.5-4.5)
(1) This is the starting torque required to rotate secondary gear in both directions.
RENDER: 1.0x

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