Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 919

Fig. 23: Measuring The Rivet Depth From The Clutch Disc Lining Surface To The Rivets

Flywheel Inspection

1. Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.

2. Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.

3. Measure the flywheel (A) runout using a dial indicator (B) through at least two full turns with the engine

installed. Push against the flywheel each time you turn it to take up the crankshaft thrust washer

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clearance. If the runout is more than the service limit, replace the flywheel and recheck the runout.
Resurfacing the flywheel is not recommended.

Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Max.

Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)

Fig. 24: Measuring The Flywheel Runout

Flywheel Replacement

1. Install the special tool.

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Fig. 25: Installing The Special Tool

2. Remove the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the flywheel.

3. Install the flywheel on the crankshaft, and install the mounting bolts finger-tight.

4. Install the special tool, then torque the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

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Fig. 26: Installing The Flywheel On The Crankshaft

Clutch Disc & Pressure Plate Installation

1. Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch

disc slides freely on the mainshaft.

2. Install the ring gear holder.

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