Transmission
Removal
4.Bemove the t.ansmission ground cable from the
transmission hanger.
Disconnect the lock-uD control solenoid valve con-
nector and the shitt control solenoid valve connec-
tor, then remove the harness clamp on the lock-up
control solenoid harness from the harness stav.
a Make sur€ lifts. iacks and safety stands are placad
properly, and hoist brackots are attachod to tho cor-
rect position on ths sngine {seo sectionl }.o Apply parking brake and block rear wheels, so car will
not roll off stands and fall on you whil6 working un-
del it
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damsging paint-
ed surlaces,
1 . Disconnect the battery negative { - } and positive ( + )
cables from the battery.
2. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housino
assembly.
HARNESS CLAMP
LOCK-UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
AIR CLEAI{ERHOUSING ASSEMBLY
SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTORTRANSMISSIONGROUND CABI-E
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), main-
shaft sDeed sensor and countershaft speed sensor
connectors.
3.Remove the starter motor cables and cable holder
from the starter motor.VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR CONNECTOR
STARTER MOTOR CABLECABLE HOLDER
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR
COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSORCONNECTOR (cont,d)
STARTER MOTOR?/\
STARTER MOTOR CABLE
4-99
20. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), mainshatt
speed sensor and counterchalt speed sensor con
nectors.
VEHICLE SPEED SEiISORCONNECTOR
21. Connect the lock-uD control solenoid valve connec-
tor and shift control solenoid valve connector. then
clamp the lock-up control solenoid harness with the
harness stay.
22. Connect the transmission ground cable.
LOCK-UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE HARNESS STAY
23. Connect the starter cable to the starter motor, and
install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the starter motor cable,
make sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal
is facing out (see section 23).
CABLEHOLDER
6x 1.0 mm'12 N.m (1.2 kgf'm,8.7 lbt.tl)
24.
N.mlO.9 ksr.m, 7 tbr-rtt
STARTER CAELE
Install the air cleaner housing assembly and intake
arr oucl.
AIR CLEANER HOUSINGASSEMBLYINTAKE AIRDUCT
25.
26.
24.
29.
30.
Retill the transmission with ATF(see page '14-93).
Connect the battery positive ( + ) and negative ( - )
cables to the battery.
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times.
Check shitr cable adjustment as described on page
14-171 .
Check that front wheel alignment (see section 18).
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the cool-
ing tan comes on) with the transmission in S or @position, then turn it off and check the fluid level.
31. Road test as described on page 14-9o and 91.
14-167
Steering
Special Tools ............. 17-2
Component Location
lndex ................ ...... 17-3
System Description
Ff uid Flow Diagram ......................... 17 -1
Steering Pump ................................. 17-5
Steering Gearbox ............................. 17-7
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 17-10
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-14
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-16
Inspection and Adiustment
Steoring Operation .......................... 17 -14
Power Assist Check
with Car Parked ........................... 17-18
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....... 17-19
Pump Beh .............. 17-20
Rack Guide Adjustment ............. ..... 17-21
Ff uid Replacement ...................... ..... 17 -21
Pump Pressure Check .................. .... 17 -22
Ffuid Leakage lnspection ................ 17-23
+ Steering Wheel
Removal ..,,,,,,,........ 17-24
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 17 -25
fnstallation ,......,,,,,. 17-26
* Steering Column
Removaf .................17-28
Inspection .............. 17-30
Installation ............. 17-31
Power Steering Hoses. Pipes
Replacemont ......... 17-3tl
Power Steering Pump
Removal ................. 17-35
Disassembly .......... 17-35
Reassembly ........... 17-'10
lnstallation ........,..., l7-tltl
Steering Gearbox
Removaf .,.,............. 17-45
Disassembly .......... 17-/E
Reassembly ........... 17-53
lnstallation ............. 17-63
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-65
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag. located in the steering wheel hub, In addition, all models except the
RS model for Canada have a front passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box. Information
necessarv to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk {') on the
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid rsndering ths SRS inoporative, which could load to po.sonal iniury 01 d€ath in th€ event ot a ssvare
lrontal collision, all SRS service work muat be performod by an authorizod Acura deal6t.
a lmploper service procodules. including incorloct romoval and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniu-
ry caused by unintontional activation ot the airbags.
a All SRS elsctdcal wiring harnesses ara covorod with ysllow insulation. Rolalod compon€nts 8re locatsd in tho
stse ng column, tront console, dashboard, and dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove
box. Do not use oloctrical tost equipmoni on thosa cilcuits.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) tuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
Alter service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed' enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
Steering Wheel
Removal
Airbag Removal
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnosses are covered with
yellow insulation.
. Before disconnecting any part oI the SRS wiro har-
ness, connect the 3hort connector{g}.
. Replace the entire sffected SRS harness assembly it
it has an opon circuit or damaged wiring.
17-24
1.
AIRBAGCONNECTOR
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
Disconnect the negative and positive cable from the
battery.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel
lower cover, then remove the shon connector.
Disconnect the connector between the airbag and
cable reel.
Connect the shon connector to the airbag side of
the connector.
Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume
switch cover.
Remove the TORX@ T30 bit bolts then remove the
airbag assembly.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Dashboard
Replacement Precautions
SRS wife harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
steering column.
CAUTION:
a Alt SRS olectrical wiling harness€s ale covorad
with Yollow insulation.
a Botore disconnecting any part ot the SRS wiro
harness, connect ths short connscto6 (see page
23-2721.
a Roplac6 ih€ entiro aflectod SRS halnoss assem-
bly il it has an opon cilcuit or damagod wiling'
LEFT DASHSENSOR
Bstora lomoving the dashboaid:
!@@ To avord accioenlal dsployment and
""iUU inir.v, always install the plotoctive short
;onnectors on the driver's and tlont pass€ngel's air-
bag connectors bolors working near any SRS wiring'
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
necl the positive cable.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protec
tion circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code num-
ber before- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No 32 (7.5A) Iuse from the under-
hood fuse/relaY box'- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn
it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter
the customer's 5 digit code to restore radlo
ooeration.
DRIVER'S AIREAG
SRS UNIT
20-136
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2.lnstall the short connectors (RED)
Ddvar's:
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the con-
nector between the cable reel and driver's airbag'
Connect the short connector (RED) to the driver's
airbag connector lsee page 23-27 2l'
DRIVER'SAIRBAG CONNECTOB
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
SHORTCONNECTOR(RED)
Front passongor's:
Remove the glove box {see page 20-135}, then dis-
connect the connector between the tront pas'
senger's airbag and SRS main harness Connect the
short connector (RED) to the front passenger's air-
bag connector (see Page 23-273).
FROf{T PASSENGER'SAIRBAG
ACCESS PAI{EL
FRONT PASSET{GER'SAIRBAG CONNECTON
SHORTCONNECTOR(REDI
SBS MAIN HARNESS
CONNECTOR
lllustrated Index
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiling harnesses are covered with
y€llow insulation.
a Bafore disconnecting any pan of the SRS wile har-
ness. connect the sholt connectorlsl.
a Replace the sntire aflected SRS halness assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thelt protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 Al fuse lrom the under-
hood fuse/relav box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it
on. when the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-2OOverhaul, page 21-21HEATER UNITRepfacement, page 2l 22Overhaul, page 21-24
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-29Replacement, page 21 29I{EATER VAIVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21-27
BLOWEN RESISTORTest, page 21-9
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLEAd,ustment, page 21-27Replacement. page 21-26
a/c swrTcH(wirh A/clTest, page 22-20
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL SWITCHTest, page 21-31
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2'l-3O
MODE CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-28Repfacement, page 21'28
MODE CONTROL SWITCHTest, page 21'31
HEATER CONTROL PANELRepf acement, page 21 -25
Overhaul, page 21-26
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVER(Adjustmonl: See AIR MIXCONTROL CABLE}
SRS MAIN HARNESS
W,
21-2
I
lllustrated Index
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnossos are cover€d withyellow insulation.
. B€fors disconnacting any part of the SRS wire har-ness, connsct the 3hort connsctor(s).. Replace the entirs affscted SRS harness assembly itit has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE; The original radio has a coded theft protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number
before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No.32 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect Dower to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
SRS MAIN HARNESSlcover€d with yellow insulationl
EVAPORATORReplacement, page 22-26Ovethaul. Oase 22.27
SERVICE VALVE(LOW PRESSURE SIDEI
SERVICE VALVEIHIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
RECEIVER/DRYER
CONDENSERReplacement, page 22,37
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHCOMPRESSORReplacement, page 22-30When the refrigerant pressure is below 200 kpa (2.0kqflcm,,28 psi) due to refrigerant leakage or above 3]OOkPa (32 kgf/cm,, 460 psi) due to coolant btockage, the A,/Cpressure switch opens the circuit to the A"/C switch andstops the air conditionang to protect the compressor.
22-3
Frcm page 22-11
Bdt ry vohro.?
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Turn the ignition switch ON (lI).
M€asure the voltage betweon th6BLK/YEL wire terminsl {+) andbody ground (-).
R.p.i. opcn in th. 3LX/YEL wirrbalwarn tha undar.da3h tuaa/.clay box and iha como.aaao.clutch rahy.
ls there battery voltage?
Turn the ignition switch OFF andinstall the comprossor clutchrelay.
Connect the test harness "A" and"8" conoectors to th6 main wireharness only, not to the ECM (s6gsection 11).
Turn th6 ignition switch ON (II).
Measure the voltagG between theA15 terminal (+) and bodyground (-1.
R.prir op.n in th. BLK/RED wirtb.twran the compraa.or clotch..1.y .nd th. ECM.
Make sure the A/C and heate. tenswitch6s are OFF.
Measure tho voltage b€tween the85 terminsl (+) and body ground(-).
R.p.ir op.n in th. BI-U/RED wir.b.tw.rn th. A/C diod. .nd th.CCM.
Sub.titute r known-good ECMand rocheck. lt lymptom/indicr-tion go€3 rwry, rapbca th. origi-nrl ECM.
Blttary vohago?
r_--@_Bs {+)
TEST HARNESS07t4, - PT3010a
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22-15