Intermediate Shaft; Replacement - Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual

Intermediate Shaft

-Replacement

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