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Differential (B18c1 eng:nel
Bearing Outer Race Replacement
CAUTION: Do not rous€ the thrust lhim and tho 79.8mm shim il tho outer rac6 was ddvon out.
NOTE;
a The bearing outer race and taper€d toller bearingshould be reDlaced as a set.a Inspect and adjust the tapered roller bearing proload
whenever th€ tapered roll€f bearing is roplac€d.
1 . Remove the oil seals from the transmission housing
and clutch housing (see page 15-13).
2. Remove the bearing outer raca, the thrust shim, andthe 79.5 mm shim from th€ transmission housing.
Remove the bearing outer racs and thrust shim tromthe clutch housing.
TRANSMtSStOl{ HOUStl{c
15-14
5. lnstall the oil sesl (see page 15-171.
4.Install the new thrust shim and 79.5 mm shim, then
drive the bearing outer races in the both housings
using the special tools as shown.
NOTE:
a Install the bearing outsr race squarely.a Check that there is no clearance between tha
bearing outer race, thrust shim, and transmission
housing.
BEARIl{GOUTER
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ONNERATTACHMENTOTttAD-PX/IOlOO
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Tapered Roller Bearing Preload Adjustment
NOTE: lf any of the items listed below were replaced,
the tapered roller bearing preload must be adjusted,
a Transmission housing
a Clutch housing
a Diffe.ential carrier
a Tapered roller bearing and bea,ing outer race
a Thrust shim
1 . Remove the bearing outer race, the thrust shim, and
the 79.5 mm shim from the transmission housing
(see page 1 5- 14).
CAUTION: Do not reuss lhe thrust shim it the bear-
ing outer raco was driven out.
2. First t.y the same size 79.5 mm shim that was
removeo.
CAUTION; Do not uso moro than two shims.
79.5 rnm SHIM
HOUSING
4.
o.
Instsllthe thrust shim and 79.5 mm shim, then drive
the bearing outer race in the transmission housing
{see page l5-14).
NOTE:
a Install the bearing outer race squarely.
a Check that there is no clearance between the
bearing outer race. thrust shim and transmission
housing.
With the mainshaft and countershaft.emoved, in-
stsllthe differential assembly, and lorque the clutch
housing and transmission housing,
8 x 1.25 mm
27 N.m 12.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
NOTE: lt is not necessary to use sealing agent be-
tween the housings.
Rotate the ditterential assembly in both directions
to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the starting torque of the differenlial assem-
bly with the special tool and a torque wrench.
NOTE: Measure the tapered roller bearing preload
in both directions.
STANDARD: 2.1 1 -3.O4 N.m(21.5-31.0 kgf'cm,
18.7-26.9 lbf.inl
{cont'd}
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Page 589 of 1413

Differential Carrier Replacement
1.Remove the final driven gear from the differential
carrier.
NOTE: Tho final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
Pry the snsp ring ofl differential carrier. then remove
the speedometer drive gear 8nd 5 x 1O mm roller.
lnstall th6 5 x 1O mm roller in the differentisl csrrier'
Install the speedom€ter drive gear with its chamfered
side facing the carrier, Align the cutout on the bore
of the speedometer drive gesr with the 5 x 10 mm
roll€r.
5.
4.
SPEEDOMETEBDRIVE GEARInstsll in thisdiroction.
DRIVE GEAR
5. Align the hooked end of the snap ring with the pin-
ion shaft as shown, then installthe snap ring in the
diff€rential carrior groove.
Hooksd €nd
SI{AP RII{GInstall in this direction.
o.Install the final driven gear, then tighten the bolts
to th6 spscified torque.
TOROUE: 101 N.m (10.3 kgf.m, 74.5 lbf.ft)
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
BOLTS10 r 1.0 mmlOi N.m (1O.3 kgf.m,74.5 tbt'ft)Left-hand thrgads
7. Install the ball bearings {see page 15-22).
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Page 596 of 1413

Driveshafts
Removal (cont'dl
8. Remove tha cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
9. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball ioint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end,
or the threaded section of the ball ioint pin might be
damag6d by the balljoint remover.
10. Use th€ ball joint remover, 28 mm, as shown onpage 18-11. to separate the ball joint and lower arm.
CAUTION: Bo crrolul not to damrgo th. ball iointboot.
NOTE: lf necesssry, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft endpast the groove.
11.
SCREWDRIVER
12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove th6 right drive-
shaft from the differential case as an assemblv.
CAUTION:
. Do not pull on tha dlivo3haft, a! th! inborrd
ioint may comc !p!rt,
. U3c carc when prying out tha a$qnbly, lnd pull
it rtraight to lvoid drmlging thc diftcrrntial oil
soal or thc int.rmcdirto shrft outel saal.
- Left Driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing sup-
port by tapping the inboard joint of the drive-
shaft with I Dlastic hammer.
SCREIYDRIVER
BEARING SUPPOFT
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5.
Insert the inboard end of the driveshaft into the dif-
ferential or intermediate shaft until the set ring
locks in the groove.
INBOARD JOINT
INAOARD JOINT
OIFFERENTIAL
Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper
fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in
the damper fork.
Loosely install the self-locking bolt and the new
self-locking nut.
NOTE: The bolts and nut should be tightened with
the vehicle's weight on the damper.
ALIGNING TAB
SELF.LOCKING NUT12x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgt m, 47 lbf.ftl
GROOVE
SELF.LOCKING BOLT10 x 1.25 mma:' N.m lir,4 kgt m, 32 lbf.ftt
1.Install the knuckle on the lower arm, then tighten
the castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball joint.
CAUTION:
. B€ careful not to damago tho ball ioint boot.
. Torqu€ tho castle nut to ths lower torquo 3paci.
fication, then tighlon it only tar snough to slign
the slot with th€ pin hole. Do not align tho nut
by loossning,
COT1ER PIf{On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
as shown.
9.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 rnma9 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m, 36 - a:t lbtftl
Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut,
Install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
FRONT WHEELWHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m,80lbtft,
8.
1 ' I.
10.
NUT 22 x 1.5 mm181 N m 118.5 kgl'm, 134lbt'ftlNOTE: Altor tightening, use a drift to
stake the sPindle nut shoulderagainst the driveshaft
Tighten rhe self-locking bolt and the new self-lock-
ing nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
Refill the transmission with recommended oil or
fluid (see section 13 or 14).
Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary {see page 18-4).
12.
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Page 604 of 1413
Intermediate shaft
Removal
Drsin the transmission oil or fluid (see section 13 or14).
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the three dow€l bolts.
Remove the intermediate shaft f.om the differential.
CAUTION; Hold the intormediato shaft horizontrl
until it b clear of the dittorential to prevent damago
to thr dittarontial oil so!|.
Disassembly
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the metal rings on theintermediate shaft during disassembly.
1. Remove the set ring,
2. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from thebearing support.
3. Remove the eldernalcirclip.
OUTEB SEALReplsce.
2.
t
SET RINGReplace.
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Page 608 of 1413

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.
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Component Location
lndex
Powar Siooring:
NOTE:
a
a
It an intact airbag ass€mbly has been r€moved from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during
transit. storage or service, it should be doploy€d (see section 23).
Before removing tho gearbox, remove ths ignition key to keep the steering shaft Jrom turning.
After installing the gearbox, check ths whe€l alignment and adiust if necessary.
CAUTION:
. All SRS aloctricll wiring h!m!|$a rrc covcred with
yrllow in3uhtion.
. 8€for€ disconnocling lny ptrt ol thc SRS wiro h!r'
ne*r, connect thc lhort conncctor{3l.
. Rcplsce lhc ontira ttfact d SRS harnccc a$embly il
it hs3 !n oprn circuh 01 dtm!9.d wiring.
SIEERING COLUiINRemoval, page 17-28Inspection, pago 17-30Installation, p6ge 17-31rcNMON SwlTCHSee s6ction 23
STEERII{G GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, pag.11-21
Removal, pags 17-45Diossombly, page 17-{8Bea65€mbly, page 17-53Installation, page 17-63
POWEN STEERING PUMPPump Beft Inspoction. page 17-2OPump Eeft Adjustm6nl, pago 17-2OPump Pressurg Ch€ck, page 17-22Removai, p6go 17-35Disassembly, p3gs 17-35Reassombly, psge l7-40lnstallation, page 17-44
STEERING WHEELRemoval. page 17-24Oisassembly/Reassembly, pageInstallation, page 17-2617-25
TIE'ROD END BALL JOINTBall Joint Eoot Replacement, page 17-63
17-3