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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.
16-1 1
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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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07GAG - SD40200
07GAG - SD40400
07JGG - 0010104
07MAC - 5100200
07MAG - 5100100
07NAD - SR30200
07NAG - SR30900
OTNAK - SR3O11A
OTNAK - SR3O12A
07406 - 0010001
07406 - 0010300
07405 - 0010400
07725 - 0030000
07746 - 0010100
07746 - 0010200
007i$ - 0010000
07916 - SA50001
07947 - 6340500
07974 - 6890801
0797,1 - SA50200
Pilot Collar
Hub DivAssembly Base
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Cylinde. End Seal cuide
Belt Tension Gauge
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
Cylinder End Seal Remover Attachment
Valve Ssal Ring Sizing Tool
P/S Joint Adapter (Pump)
P/S Joint Adapter (Hos6)
P/S Pressure Gsuge
Pressure Control Valve
Pressure Gauge
Universal Holder
Attachment, 32 x 35 mm
Attachment, 37 x 40 mm
Driver
Locknut Wrench, i[0 mm
Driver Anachment
Cylinder End Seal Slider
Sleeve Sesl Ring Sizing Tool
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Page 623 of 1413

Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out of various points. depending on location of thefaulty oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Roplace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie'rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal lromthe pinion shaft.
Reolace the cvlinder end seal.
Leaking from cylinder end intoright tie rod boot.
Tighten attaching bolts or replacethe valve body unit or gear hous-Ing.
Leaking from the vslve bodyuniVhousing mounting soction.
Tighten connector. It still leaking.replace the pipe, cylinder orvalve housing unil.
Leaking from cylind6r pipe A or Bconnection (at tlare nut).
Leaking caused by damaged cy-linder pipe A or B.Replace the cylinder pipe A or B.
Leaking from feed pip6 andreturn pipe of the valve body unit(at flare nut).
Tighten connector. lI still leaking,replace the pipe or valve housIn9,
17-16
Page 626 of 1413
Steering Linkage and Gearbox
STEERING COLUMNlnsoect tor loose columnmounting bolts and nuts.
BOOTInspect f6r damage and deterior6tion.
STEERING JOINTSCheck tor loose joint bolts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMETInspect lor damage and deterioration.
STEERING
TIE.ROD LOCKNUTCheck for loose locknut.
Inspect lor loose mounting bolts.GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONSInspect for deterioration.
BALL JOINT BOOTInspect tor damage and deterioration.See psge 17-63 for replacement.
17-19
Page 630 of 1413
Fluid Leakage Inspection
BOOTCheck lor leaks.
GEARBOX rnd VALVE BODY UNITCheck for leaks at the mating surfaceand rlare nut connections.
PUMP ASSEMBLYCh€ck for leaks at the pumpseal, inlet and outlet fiftings.
Inspect hoses for d6mage, leaks,interference or tlvisting,Inspect fluid lines for damage,rusting or leakage.Inspect for leaks at hose andline ioints or connections,
17-23
Page 652 of 1413

Steering Gearbox
Removal
NOTE: Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt
off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page
17 -21.
2. Rsise the front of car, and support on safety stands
in the propsr locations (see section 1).
3. Remove the front wheels.
il. Removs the st€ering joint cove.,
SIEERING JOIi{T COVEB
Remove the steering joint lower bolt, and move thejoint toward the column.
NOTE: Lock the steering shaft with the ignition key
to retain the steering shaft position.
Remove the cotter pin trom the castle nut and
removo the nut.
Installthe 10 mm hex nut on the balljoint.
Be sure that ths 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball
ioint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball
ioint pin might be damaged by the ball iointremover.
NOTE: Remove the ball joint using the Ball Joint
Remover, 28 mm {07MAC - 5100200}. Refer to page
l8-11 fot how to use the ball joint rcmover,
Separat€ the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
soscialtool.
CAUTION: Avold d.maging th. blllloint boot.
BALL JOlt{T REMOVER. 28 mm07MAC - SLqt2|X)
Disconnect the shift linkage {MfI model: see section
13, A/[ model see section 14).
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (H02S) con-
ngctor, and separate the three way catalytic conver-
ter by removing the s€lf-locking nuts.
NOTE: Always replace the gaskets with new ones.
OXycEt{S€NSOnOONNECTOR SELF.LOCKINGNUT
{cont'd)IHREE WAYCA?ALYTIC CONVERTEN
8.
10.
HEATED
Replacs.
17-45
Page 655 of 1413
Steering Gearbox
Disassembly
Stssring Rack Disassembly
NOTE:
. Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-45).
2. Remove the air hose and clips.
3. Remove the tie-rod end and locknut.
4. Remove the boot bands and tube clamps. Pull the
boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
CLIP
BOOT
5. Hold the steering rack with a wrench and unscrew
the rack end with a wrench.
Loosen th6 locknut and remove tha rack guide
screw.
Ramove the spring and rack guide from the gear
housing.
7.
LOCKNUTRACK GUIDE
17-48,
TUBE CLAMP