• HEADINGS
  • Standards and Service Limits
    • 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
  • Design Specifications
    • Body Specifications
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Identifying Body Specifications ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 2: Identifying Body Specifications ('06-08 Models)
• TABLES
  • ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
  • ENGINE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION
  • CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATION
  • ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION
  • ENGINE LUBRICATION SPECIFICATION
  • COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
  • FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION
  • CLUTCH SPECIFICATION
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION
  • STEERING SPECIFICATION
  • SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION
  • BRAKES SPECIFICATION
  • AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATION
  • DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

2004-08 GENERAL INFORMATION

Specificatons - TSX

Standards and Service Limits

Engine Electrical

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Ignition coil	Rated voltage		12V
	Firing order		1-3-4-2
Spark plug	Type		NGK: IZFR6K11 DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
	Gap		1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)	--
Ignition timing	At idle	M/T (in neutral)	8 ± 2° BTDC
	Check the red mark	A/T (in N or P position)	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)	2.5 ohms
	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, 0.7 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 (1.10-1.11 in.)	27.5 mm (1.08 in.)
	Brush length		11.1-11.5 mm (0.440-0.450 in.)	4.3 mm (0.17 in.)

Engine Assembly

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Compression	Pressure Check the engine with the starter cranking	Minimum	930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm2 , 135 psi)
		Maximum variation	200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 , 28 psi)

Cylinder Head

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Head	Warpage		--	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Height		103.95-104.05 mm (4.093-4.096 in.)	--
Camshaft	End play		0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in.)	0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
	Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance	No. 1 journal	0.030-0.069 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
		No. 2, 3, 4, 5 journals	0.060-0.099 mm (0.002-0.004 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	33.416 mm (1.3156 in.)	--
		Intake, mid	35.032 mm (1.3792 in.)	--
		Intake, secondary	33.416 mm (1.3156 in.)	--
		Exhaust, primary	32.994 mm (1.2990 in.)	--
		Exhaust, mid	35.090 mm (1.3815 in.)	--
		Exhaust, secondary	32.994 mm (1.2990 in.)	--
Valve	Clearance (cold)	Intake	0.21-0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)	--
		Exhaust	0.25-0.29 mm (0.010-0.011 in.)	--
	Stem O.D.	Intake	5.475-5.485 mm (0.2156-0.2159 in.)	5.445 mm (0.214 in.)
		Exhaust	5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)	5.42 mm (0.213 in.)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Intake	0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
		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.)
		Exhaust	1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)	2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
	Stem installed height	Intake	44.0-44.5 mm (1.73-1.75 in.)	44.7 mm (1.76 in.)
		Exhaust	44.1-44.6 mm (1.74-1.76 in.)	44.8 mm (1.76 in.)
Valve spring	Free length	Intake	48.16 mm (1.896 in.)	--
		Exhaust	48.16 mm (1.896 in.)	--
Valve guide	I.D.	Intake	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
		Exhaust	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
	Installed height	Intake	15.2-16.2 mm (0.598-0.638 in.)	--
		Exhaust	15.5-16.5 mm (0.610-0.650 in.)	--
Rocker arm	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Intake	0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
		Exhaust	0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

Engine Block

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

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	A or I	87.010-87.020 mm (3.4256-3.4260 in.)	87.070 mm (3.4279 in.)
		B or II	87.000-87.010 mm (3.4252-3.4256 in.)	87.070 mm (3.4279 in.)
	Bore taper		--	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Reboring limit		--	0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Piston	Skirt O.D. at 11 mm (0.4 in.) from bottom of skirt	No letter or A	86.980-86.990 mm (3.4244-3.4248 in.)	86.930 mm (3.4224 in.)
		Letter B	86.970-86.980 mm (3.4240-3.4244 in.)	86.920 mm (3.4220 in.)
	Clearance in cylinder		0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 in.)	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Ring groove width	Top	1.235-1.245 mm (0.0486-0.0490 in.)	1.265 mm (0.050 in.)
		Second	1.230-1.240 mm (0.0484-0.0488 in.)	1.26 mm (0.050 in.)
		Oil	2.505-2.525 mm (0.0986-0.0994 in.)	2.55 mm (0.100 in.)
Piston ring	Ring-to-groove clearance	Top	0.045-0.070 mm (0.0018-0.0028 in.)	0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
		Second	0.040-0.065 mm (0.0016-0.0026 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	0.50-0.65 mm (0.020-0.026 in.)	0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
		Oil	0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.)	0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pin	O.D.		21.961-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)	21.953 mm (0.8643 in.)
	Pin-to-piston clearance		-0.005 to +0.002 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00008 in.)	0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rod	Pin-to-rod clearance		0.005-0.015 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)	0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
	Small-end bore diameter		21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8652 in.)	--
	Large-end bore diameter		51.0 mm (2.01 in.)	--
	End play installed on crankshaft		0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)	0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
Crankshaft	Main journal diameter	No. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal	54.984-55.008 mm (2.1647-2.1657 in.)	--
		No. 3 journal	54.976-55.000 mm (2.1644-2.1654 in.)	--
	Rod journal diameter		47.976-48.000 mm (1.8888-1.8898 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		0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) max.	0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Crankshaft bearing	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance	No. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal	0.017-0.041 mm (0.0007-0.0016 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 3 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)	0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
	Rod bearing clearance		0.032-0.066 mm (0.0013-0.0026 in.)	0.077 mm (0.0030 in.)

Engine Lubrication

ENGINE LUBRICATION SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Engine oil	Capacity	Engine overhaul	5.3 L (5.6 US qt)
		Oil change including filter	4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
		Oil change without filter	4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
Oil pump	Inner-to-outer rotor clearance		0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)	0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
	Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance		0.15-0.21 mm (0.006-0.008 in.)	0.23 mm (0.009 in.)
	Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance		0.035-0.070 mm (0.0013-0.0028 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
	Balancer shafts, journal diameter	No. 1 journal, front shaft	19.938-19.950 mm (0.7850-0.7854 in.)	19.92 mm (0.784 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	23.938-23.950 mm (0.9424-0.9429 in.)	23.92 mm (0.942 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	32.949-32.961 mm (1.2972-1.2977 in.)	32.93 mm (1.296 in.)
	Balancer shafts, journal taper		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.	--
	Balancer shafts, end play	Front	0.063-0.108 mm (0.0025-0.0043 in.)	0.14 mm (0.0055 in.)
		Rear	0.063-0.108 mm (0.0025-0.0043 in.)	0.14 mm (0.0055 in.)
	Balancer shafts, shaft-to-bearing clearance	No. 1 journal, front shaft	0.050-0.082 mm (0.0020-0.0032 in.)	0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	0.050-0.082 mm (0.0020-0.0032 in.)	0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	0.060-0.120 mm (0.0024-0.0047 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	Balancer shaft bearings, I.D.	No. 1 journal, front shaft	20.000-20.020 mm (0.7874-0.7882 in.)	20.03 mm (0.789 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	24.000-24.020 mm (0.9449-0.9457 in.)	24.03 mm (0.946 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	33.021-33.069 mm (1.3000-1.3019 in.)	33.09 mm (1.303 in.)
	Relief valve, oil pressure with oil temperature at 176°F (80°C)	At idle	70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2 , 10 psi) min.
		At 3,000 rpm	300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2 , 44 psi) min.

Cooling System

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Radiator	Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir) Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2	M/T: engine overhaul	7.4 L (1.96 US gal)
		M/T: coolant change	5.5 L (1.45 US gal)
		A/T: engine overhaul	7.3 L (1.93 US gal)
		A/T: coolant change	5.4 L (1.42 US gal)
Coolant reservoir	Coolant capacity		0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
Radiator cap	Opening pressure		93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2 , 14-18 psi)
Thermostat	Opening temperature	Begins to open	169-176°F (76-80°C)
		Fully open	194T (90°C)
	Valve lift at fully open		8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switch ('04-05 models)	Switching temperature	Turns ON	196-203°F (91-95°C)
		Turns OFF	Subtract 5-15°F (3-8°C) from actual ON temperature

Fuel and Emissions

FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Fuel pressure regulator	Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected		330-380 kPa (3.4-3.9 kgf/cm2 , 48-55 psi)
Fuel tank	Capacity		64.7 L (17.1 US gal)
Engine idle	Idle speed without load	M/T (in neutral) ('04-05 models)	750 ± 50 rpm
		M/T (in neutral) ('06-08 models)	780 ± 50 rpm
		A/T (in N or P position)	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) ('04-05 models)	750 ± 50 rpm
		M/T (in neutral) ('06-08 models)	780 ± 50 rpm
		A/T (in N or P position)	800 ± 50 rpm

Clutch

CLUTCH SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	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		95 mm (3.74 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		1.2-1.7 mm (0.047-0.067 in.)	0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
	Thickness		8.2-8.9 mm (0.32-0.35 in.)	6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plate	Warpage		0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	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.)

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Manual transmission fluid	Capacity Use Acura MTF	Fluid change	2.0L (2.1 US qt)
		Overhaul	2.2 L (2.3 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 (1.3779-1.3785 in.)	34.95 mm (1.376 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 gear 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.)
	Lengthclick to open the image	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.)
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 width		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 fork clearance		0.2-0,5 mm (0.008-0.020 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.)	0.5 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 (0.0005-0.0030 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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Automatic transmission fluid	Capacity Use Acura ATF-Z1	Fluid change	2.9 L (3.1 US qt)
		Overhaul	6.5 L (6.9 US qt)
ATF pressure	Line pressure	At 2,000 rpm in N or P position	927-986 kPa (9.5-10.1 kgf/cm2 , 134-143 psi)	878 kPa (9.0 kgf/cm2 , 127 psi)
	1st clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 1st gear in M position	917-995 kPa (9.4-10.2 kgf/cm2 , 133-144 psi)	868 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm2 , 126 psi)
	2nd clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 2nd gear in M position	917-995 kPa (9.4-10.2 kgf/cm2 , 133-144 psi)	868 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm2 , 126 psi)
	3rd clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 3rd gear in M position	917-995 kPa (9.4-10.2 kgf/cm2 , 133-144 psi)	868 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm2 , 126 psi)
	4th clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 4th gear in M position	917-995 kPa (9.4-10.2 kgf/cm2 , 133-144 psi)	868 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm2 , 126 psi)
	5th clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 5th gear in M position	917-995 kPa (9.4-10.2 kgf/cm2 , 133-144 psi)	868 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm2 126 psi)
Torque converter	Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground		2,400 rpm	2,250-2,550 rpm
Clutch	Clutch end-plate-to-top disc clearance	1st	--	0.82-1.02 mm (0.032-0.040 in.)
		2nd ('04-05 models)	--	0.88-1.08 mm (0.035-0.043 in.)
		2nd ('06 model)	--	1.18-1.38 mm (0.046-0.054 in.)
		2nd ('07-08 models)	--	1.14-1.34 mm (0.045-0.053 in.)
		3rd ('04-05 models)	--	0.82-1.02 mm (0.032-0.040 in.)
		3rd C06-08 models)	--	1.00-1.20 mm (0.039-0.047 in.)
		4th, 5th	--	0.93-1.13 mm (0.037-0.044 in.)
	Clutch return spring free length	1st	38.0 mm (1.50 in.)	36.0 mm (1.42 in.)
		2nd	50.8 mm (2.00 in.)	48.8 mm (1.92 in.)
		3rd	40.0 mm (1.57 in.)	38.0 mm (1.50 in.)
		4th, 5th	33.5 mm (1.32 in.)	31.5 mm (1.24 in.)
	Clutch disc thickness		1.94 mm (0.076 in.)	--
	Clutch plate thickness	1st, 3rd	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	When discolored
		2nd ('04-05 models)	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	When discolored
			4.0 mm (0.157 in.)	When discolored
		2nd ('06-08 models)	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	When discolored
		4th, 5th	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	When discolored
	1st clutch end-plate thickness	Mark F or Q	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark G or R	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark H or S	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark J or T	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
		Mark K or U	3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	When discolored
		Mark L or V	3.1 mm (0.122 in.)	When discolored
		Mark M or W	3.2 mm (0.126 in.)	When discolored
		Mark N or X	3.3 mm (0.130 in.)	When discolored
		Mark P or Y	3.4 mm (0.134 in.)	When discolored
	2nd clutch end-plate thickness ('04-07 models)	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 ('08 model)	Mark 10	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 11	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		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
	3rd clutch end-plate thickness ('04-05 models)	Mark F or Q	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark G or R	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark H or S	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark J or T	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
		Mark K or U	3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	When discolored
		Mark L or V	3.1 mm (0.122 in.)	When discolored
		Mark M or W	3.2 mm (0.126 in.)	When discolored
		Mark N or X	3.3 mm (0.130 in.)	When discolored
		Mark P or Y	3.4 mm (0.134 in.)	When discolored
	3rd clutch end-plate thickness ('06-08 models)	Mark BA, BK	2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BB, BL	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BC, BM	2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BD, BN	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BE, BP	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BF, BQ	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BG, BR	2.8 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BH, BS	2.9 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
		Mark BJ, BT	3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	When discolored
	4th, 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 (0.905-0.906 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 5th gear	51.975-51.991 mm (2.046-2.047 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear collar	33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	5th gear	57.000-57.019 mm (2.2441-2.2448 in.)	When worn or damaged
		4th gear	40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of gears	5th gear ('04-06 models)	0.03-0.11 mm (0.001-0.004 in.)	--
		5th gear ('07-08 models)	0.04-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)	--
		4th gear	0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)	--
	41 x 68 mm thrust washer thickness ('04-06 models)	No. 1	6.35 mm (0.250 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	6.40 mm (0.252 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	6.45 mm (0.254 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	6.50 mm (0.256 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	6.55 mm (0.258 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	6.60 mm (0.260 in.)	When worn or damaged
	41 x 68 mm thrust washer thickness ('07-08 models)	No. 1	4.450 mm (0.1752 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.475 mm (0.1762 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	4.500 mm (0.1772 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	4.525 mm (0.1781 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	4.550 mm (0.1791 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	4.575 mm (0.1801 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	4.600 mm (0.1811 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 8	4.625 mm (0.1821 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 9	4.650 mm (0.1831 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 10	4.675 mm (0.1841 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 11	4.700 mm (0.1850 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 12	4.725 mm (0.1860 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 13	4.750 mm (0.1870 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 14	4.775 mm (0.1880 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 15	4.800 mm (0.1890 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 (0.754-0.760 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness		1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)	1.86 (0.0732 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2.025-2.060 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.)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At torque converter housing	36.005-36.015 mm (1.4175-1.4179 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear	34.982-34.998 mm (1.3772-1.3779 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At reverse gear collar	39.979-40.000 mm (1.5740-1.5748 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	4th gear	41.000-41.016 mm (1.6142-1.6148 in.)	When worn or damaged
		Reverse gear	46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8117 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of gears	5th gear	0-0.48 mm (0-0.019 in.)	--
		4th gear	0.04-0.27 mm (0.002-0.011 in.)	--
		Reverse gear	0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.)	--
	Collar, 35 x 47 x 7.8 mm thickness		7.8 mm (0.31 in.)	--
	Distance collar length		57.75-57.80 mm (2.274-2.276 in.)	--
	Reverse selector hub width		25.45-25.65 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 shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 1st gear	39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 2nd gear	39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 3rd gear collar	36.975-36.991 mm (1.4557-1.4563 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of gears	1st gear	47.000-47.016 mm (1.8504-1.8510 in.)	When worn or damaged
		2nd gear	46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8117 in.)	When worn or damaged
		3rd gear	43.000-43.016 mm (1.6929-1.6935 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of gears	1st gear	0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)	--
		2nd gear	0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)	--
		3rd gear	0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)	--
	37 x 58 mm thrust washer thickness	No. 1	3.900 mm (0.154 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	3.925 mm (0.155 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	3.950 mm (0.156 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	3.975 mm (0.156 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	4.000 mm (0.157 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	4.025 mm (0.158 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	4.050 mm (0.159 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 8	4.075 mm (0.160 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 9	4.100 mm (0.161 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 10	4.125 mm (0.162 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 11	4.150 mm (0.163 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 12	4.175 mm (0.164 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 13	4.200 mm (0.165 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 14	4.225 mm (0.166 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 15	4.250 mm (0.167 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 16	4.275 mm (0.168 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 17	4.300 mm (0.169 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 18	4.325 mm (0.170 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 19	4.350 mm (0.171 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 20	4.375 mm (0.172 in.)	When worn or damaged
	40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer thickness	No. 1	4.80 mm (0.189 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.85 mm (0.191 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	4.90 mm (0.193 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	4.95 mm (0.195 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	5.00 mm (0.197 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	5.05 mm (0.199 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 (0.207-0.213 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness		1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)	1.86 (0.0732 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.)	2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.	3rd clutch feed pipe	11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in.)	11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
		1st clutch feed pipe	6.97-6.98 mm (0.2744-0.2748 in.)	6.95 mm (0.2736 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing O.D.	3rd clutch feed pipe	11.500-11.518 mm (0.4528-0.4535 in.)	11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
		1st clutch feed pipe	7.018-7.030 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 shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	End cover side	32.003-32.013 mm (1.2600-1.2604 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Thickness of cotters		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 (0.7877-0.7882 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft contact area on transmission housing		14.800-14.818 mm (0.5827-0.5834 in.)	--
	I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder		14.800-14.824 mm (0.5827-0.5836 in.)	When worn or damaged
ATF pump	ATF pump 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 (0.008-0.010 in.)	--
		Driven gear	0.070-0.125 mm (0.003-0.005 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 shaft	Needle bearing contact I.D.	Torque converter side	27.000-27.021 mm (1.063-1.064 in.)	When worn or damaged
		ATF pump side	29.000-29.021 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 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.)	--
	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.		29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)	29.05 mm (1.144 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
			Wire Diameter	O.D.	Free Length	No. of Coils
Main valve body spring (see MAIN VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	Shift valve A spring		0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	5.6 mm (0.220 in.)	28.1 mm (1.106 in.)	15.9
	Shift valve B spring		0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	5.6 mm (0.220 in.)	28.1 mm (1.106 in.)	15.9
	Shift valve C spring		0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	5.6 mm (0.220 in.)	28.1 mm (1.106 in.)	15.9
	Relief valve spring		1.0 mm (0.039 in.)	9.6 mm (0.378 in.)	34.1 mm (1.343 in.)	10.2
	Lock-up control valve spring		0.65 mm (0.026 in.)	7.1 mm (0.280 in.)	23.1 mm (0.909 in.)	12.7
	Cooler check valve spring		0.85 mm (0.033 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	27.0 mm (1.063 in.)	11.3
	Servo control valve spring		0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	35.7 mm (1.406 in.)	17.2
	Shift valve E spring		0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	5.6 mm (0.220 in.)	28.1 mm (1.106 in.)	15.9
Regulator valve body spring (see REGULATOR VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	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		1.85 mm (0.073 in.)	14.7 mm (0.579 in.)	83.0 mm (3.268 in.)	14.9
	Regulator valve spring B		1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	9.2 mm (0.362 in.)	44.0 mm (1.732 in.)	12.5
	Torque converter check valve spring		1.2 mm (0.047 in.)	8.6 mm (0.339 in.)	33.8 mm (1.331 in.)	12.2
	Lock-up shift valve spring		1.0 mm (0.039 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	35.5 mm (1.398 in.)	18.2
	3rd accumulator spring		2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	14.6 mm (0.575 in.)	29.9 mm (1.177 in.)	4.9
	1st accumulator spring A		2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	18.6 mm (0.732 in.)	49.0 mm (1.929 in.)	7.1
	1st accumulator spring B		2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	12.2 mm (0.480 in.)	31.5 mm (1.240 in.)	6.6
Servo body spring (see SERVO BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY )	Shift valve D spring		0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	5.6 mm (0.220 in.)	28.1 mm (1.106 in.)	15.9
	4th accumulator spring B		2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	12.2 mm (0.480 in.)	31.5 mm (1.240 in.)	6.6
	4th accumulator spring A		2.4 mm (0.094 in.)	18.6 mm (0.732 in.)	49.0 mm (1.929 in.)	7.1
	2nd accumulator spring B ('04-05 models)		2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	10.6 mm (0.417 in.)	34.0 mm (1.339 in.)	8.0
	2nd accumulator spring B ('06-08 models)		2.1 mm (0.083 in.)	10.8 mm (0.425 in.)	34.0 mm (1.339 in.)	8.2
	2nd accumulator spring A ('04-05 models)		2.2 mm (0.087 in.)	16.6 mm (0.654 in.)	48.2 mm (1.898 in.)	8.5
	2nd accumulator spring A ('06-08 models)		2.1 mm (0.083 in.)	16.6 mm (0.654 in.)	48.7 mm (1.917 in.)	8.4
	5th accumulator spring		2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	14.6 mm (0.575 in.)	29.9 mm (1.177 in.)	4.9

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
A/T differential carrier	Pinion shaft contact area I.D.		18.010-18.028 mm (0.709-0.710 in.)	--
	Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance		0.013-0.054 mm (0.0005-0.0021 in.)	0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
	Driveshaft contact area I.D.		28.025-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)	--
	Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance		0.045-0.086 mm (0.002-0.003 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
	Carrier bearing starting torque (preload)	For new bearing	2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in.)	Adjust
		For used bearing	2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in.)	Adjust
	Final driven gear backlash	References	0.085-0.144 mm (0.003-0.005 in.)	0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
A/T differential pinion gear	Backlash		0.05-0.18 mm (0.002-0.007 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.)

Steering

STEERING SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Steering wheel	Rotational play measured at outside edge with engine running		0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.)
	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		7,850-8,550 kPa (80-87 kgf/cm2 , 1,140-1,240 psi)
Power steering fluid	Capacity Use Acura Power Steering Fluid	Reservoir capacity	0.32 L (0.33 US qt)
		System capacity	1.1 L (1.16 US qt)

Suspension

SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Wheel alignment	Camber	Front	0° 00' ± 45'
		Rear	-1°00' ± 30'
	Caster	Front	3° 13' ± 45'
	Total toe-in	Front	0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
		Rear	2 ± 2 mm (0.08 ± 0.08 in.)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inward	35° 15' ± 2°
		Outward (reference)	29° 38'
Wheel	Runout	Axial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)	2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
		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.)
		Rear	0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

Brakes

BRAKES SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Parking brake	Distance traveled when lever pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force		6 to 9 clicks
Brake pedal	Pedal height (carpet removed)	M/T	144 mm (5 11/16 in.)
		A/T	148 mm (5 13/16 in.)
	Free play		1-5 mm (1/16-3/16 in.)
Master cylinder	Piston-to-pushrod clearance		No adjust
Brake disc	Thickness	Front	27.9-28.1 mm (1.10-1.11 in.)	26.0 mm (1.02 in.)
		Rear	8.9-9.1 mm (0.35-0.36 in.)	8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
	Runout	Front and rear	--	0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
	Parallelism	Front and rear	--	0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake pad	Thickness	Front	10.5-11.5 mm (0.41-0.45 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
		Rear	8.9-9.1 mm (0.35-0.36 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Air Conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATION

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Refrigerant	Type		HFC-134a (R-134a)
	Capacity of system		500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
Refrigerant oil	Type		SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or 38899-P13-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	130-150 mL (4 1/3-5 fl.oz)
Compressor	Field coil resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	3.05-3.35 ohms
	Pulley-to-armature plate clearance		0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)

Design Specifications

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Specification
DIMENSIONS	Overall length		4,660 mm (183.5 in.)
	Overall width		1,762 mm (69.4 in.)
	Overall height		1,456 mm (57.3 in.)
	Wheelbase		2,670 mm (105.1 in.)
	Track	Front	1,514 mm (59.6 in.)
		Rear	1,515 mm (59.6 in.)
	Seating capacity		Five (5)
WEIGHT	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)		1,950 kg (4,300 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 cm3 (mL (144 cu in.)
	Compression ratio		10.5
	Valve train		Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
	Lubrication system		Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
	Oil pump displacement	At 6,300 rpm	54.3 L (57.4 US qt)/minute
	Water pump displacement	At 6,000 rpm	82 L (87 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		12V
	Hour rating		30 seconds
	Rotation of direction		Clockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH	Type		Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
	Clutch friction material surface area		221 cm2 (34.22 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Type		Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
	Primary reduction		Direct 1:1
	Gear ratio	1st	3.266
		2nd	1.880
		3rd	1.354
		4th	1.027
		5th	0.825
		6th	0.659
		Reverse	3.583
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
		Gear ratio	4.764
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	2.652
		2nd	1.517
		3rd	1.082
		4th	0.773
		5th	0.566
		Reverse	2.000
	Final reduction	Type	Single helical gear
		Gear ratio	4.438
STEERING	Type		Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
	Overall ratio		14.57
	Turns, lock-to-lock		2.85
	Steering wheel diameter		380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION	Type	Front	Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
		Rear	Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
	Shock absorber	Front	Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
		Rear	Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES	Size of front and rear tires		P215/50R17 93V
	Size of spare tire		T135/80D16 101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT	Camber	Front	0°00'
		Rear	-1°00'
	Caster	Front	3°13'
	Total toe-in	Front	0 mm (0 in.)
		Rear	2 mm (0.08 in.)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inward	35°15'
		Outward (reference)	29°38'
BRAKES	Type of service brake	Front	Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
		Rear	Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
	Type of parking brake		Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
	Pad friction surface area	Front	50.6 cm2 (7.84 sq in.) x 2
		Rear	27.9 cm2 (4.32 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING	Compressor	Type	Scroll
		Capacity	108 mL (6.59 cu in.)/rev.
		Maximum speed	10,000 rpm
		Lubricant capacity	130 mL (41/3 fl.oz)
		Lubricant type	SP-10
	Condenser	Type	Corrugated fin
	Evaporator	Type	Corrugated fin
	Blower	Type	Radial
		Motor type	210 W/12 V
		Speed control	Infinite variable
		Maximum capacity	485 m3 (17,100 cu ft)/h
	Temperature control		Air-mix type
	Compressor clutch	Type	Dry, signal plate, poly V-belt drive
		Electrical power consumption at 68°F (20°C)	42 W maximum at 12 V
	Refrigerant	Type	HFC-134a (R-134a)
		Capacity	500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS	Battery		12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR)
	Fuses	Under-hood fuse/ relay box	100A, 50A, 40 A, 30A, 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
		Under-dash fuse/relay box	30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
	Light bulbs	Headlight high beam	12V-55W (H1)
		Headlight low beam (HID)	12V-35W (D2S)
		Front turn signal lights	12V-21 W
		Fog lights	12V-55W (H11)
		Front parking/side marker lights	12V-3CP
		Side turn signal lights	LED
		Rear turn signal lights	12V-21 W
		Brake/taillights	12V-21/5 W
		Rear side marker lights	12V-3CP
		Taillights	12V-3CP
		High-mount brake light	12V-21W
		Back-up lights	12V-21 W
		License plate lights	12V-3CP
		Ceiling light	12V-8W
		Map lights	12V-8W
		Trunk light	12V-5W
		Door courtesy lights	12V-3.8W
		Glove box light	12V-1.4W
		Vanity mirror lights	12V-2W
		Gauge lights	LED
		Indicator lights	LED
		Console box light	12V-1.4W
	Washer reservoir	Capacity (USA models)	2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
		Capacity (Canada models)	4.5 L (4.7 US qt)

Body Specifications

'04-05 Models:

Fig. 1: Identifying Body Specifications ('04-05 Models)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

'06-08 Models:

Fig. 2: Identifying Body Specifications ('06-08 Models)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.