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.
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Driveshafts
Inspection
Driveshaft Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks,
leaking grease or loose boot bands.
lf any damage is found, replace the boot
Danos.
Looso Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand and make sure the splines
and joint are not excessivelV loose.
lf damage is found, replace the inboard joint,
Twistod or Cracked
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Replace it if necessarv.
damage,
and boot
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of car and support it with safety
stands in the proper locataons (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels,
Drain the transmission oil or fluid (see section 13 or
14).
NOTE: lt is not necessary to drain the differential oil
when the left driveshaft is removed.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
WHEEL NUT
6. Remove the self-locking nut and self-locking bolt.
GAUTION: Roplaco th€ s€lt.locking bolts if you can
sasily thread a non€elf-locking nut prst thoir nylon
locking inserts.(lf should require I N.m (0.1 kgt.m, 0.7 lbf.ft) ol
torqus to turn lhs nut on the bolt).
Remove the damDer fork.
SELF.LOCKING BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mmReplace.(cont'dl
DBIVESTIAFT
EOOT BANDS
Replace.
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KNUCKLE
DRIVESHAFT
13. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the front wheel hub using I
Dlastic hammer.
Remove the set ring from the inboard joint.
To remove the boot band, pry up the locking tabs
with a screwdriver and raise the end of the band,
CAUTION: Taks caro not to damagc thc boot.
NOTE: Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with
soft iaws.
SET RINGReplace.
- lf the boot band is the welded type, cut it off as
snown,
1.
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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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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.
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
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Pressure Control
Low assist at higher speeds:
When steering resistance is low. such as when driving at high speeds. or when driving straight ahead, the input shaft is
near or in the neutral position, so there is little or no flow to any of the power cylinder orifices, Most of the feed pressure
trom the pump is bypassed to the reservoir. Because of this, the pressure stays the same in both sides of the power cylin-
der, resulting in low or no assist.
vaz =- S\->/-\7/RETURN PASSAGE(To RESERVOIRI
VALVE UNIT
High assist at lower speeds:
When steering resistance is high, such as when driving at low speed, or when turning the wheel with the car stopped, the
difference in angle created between the input shaft and the valve opens the fluid passage on one side, and closes the fluid
passage on the other side, at each pair of orifices. The fluid pressure increases in the side of the power cylinder fed by the
larger fluid passage. This increased pressure pushes on the rack piston, allowing the steering wheel to be turned with light
effon. On the other side of the power cylinder, the return passage opens allowing the steering fluid to return through the
input shaft to the reservoir. The fluid passages to the power cylinder automatically change in size, increasing as the steer-
ing resistance increases. In other words, the passages become larger and power assist increases when the steering effort
would normally be high, (for example. when parking or making low speed turns). and the passages become smaller and
power assist decreases when the steering effort would normally be low, (for example, when driving at high speeds or
straight ah€ad).
FLUIO PASSAGE TOPOWER CYLINDERFrom PUMP
A
/t-:\
v"
=iJ
RETURNPASSAGE
FLUID PASSAGE FROMPOWER CYLINDER
ALVE F.om PUMP
RESERVOIR
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Ch6ck force r6quired to turn thowheel(see page 17-18).St6 the engine and m6asureforce required to turn the whgelto the right and left. Dilference olthe lo.ce required to turn thewho€l to the right and to the lettshould be 5 N (0.5 kgf, 1 lbf) orbelow.
Normal
Ch6ck pump fluid pressure (seepage 17-221.Turn the steering wheel lully tothe right and left whil€ idlingwith the shut-off valvo fully op6n,and measure tho fluid pressu.e. ltshould be 6,400 - 7,400 kPa (65 -
75 kg?cm,, 924 - 1,067 psil.
Normal
Abnormal -----|. Faulty gearbox
Abnormal |r
Chsck the other parts than the gearbox-ralated psrts forpropor rotstion,* lmpropor rotation ofthe steering column-rolat€d pan(sl'Faulty st6€ring jointa Faulty rack end^ie-rod end balljoints'Intederence in the steering system
lmproperly adjusted rack guide
(cont'dl
Chock the gearbox.Remove the goarbox and mea-sure the pinion torque.The torque should be;* 0.7 - 1.2 N.m (7 - 12 kgf.cm, 6 -'10 lbt in) with the steering rackin the straight driving position.
Normal
Adjust the rack guide (see page11-211.Adiust the rack guide and recheckthe pinion torque.
17-11