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8.Pack the inboard joint with the ioint grease included
in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity; 120 - 130 g 11.2 - 4.6 ozl
9. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft.
NOTE;
. Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks on the inboard ioint and the
rollers.
. Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint points up
to prevent it from falling off.
Left drivoshaft:Align the holder direction of the rollers
toward the slot ot inboard joint as
INBOARDJOINT
/,.-:--\ \
I sotine di,ection
A\
{(@}
HOLDER
10.Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure
below. then adjust the boots to halfway between
full compression and full extension.
NOTE: The ends of boots seat in the groove of the
driveshaft and joint.
Left: 475 - 480 mm {18.7 - 18.9 inl
Right: 475 - 480 mm (18.7 - 18.9 inl
lnstall new boot bands on the boots, and bend both
sets of locking tabs.
Lightly rap on the doubled-over portions to reduce
their height.
{cont'd)
11.
16-9
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Driveshafts
Position the dynamic damper as shown below.. Install a new dynamic damper band. and benddown both sets of locking tabs.
Lightly tap on the doubl€d-over ponion of theband to reduce its height,
Loft/Right 29 r 2 mm (1.1 r 0.1 inl
DYNAMIC DAMPER
t5.
Reassembly (cont'dl
DYNAMIC DAMPER BANO
Installation
1. Install the outboard joint into the knuckle.
KNUCIGE
Apply 1.0 - 1.5 s (0.04 - 0.05 oz) of specified groase
to the whole splined surtace of the intermediatsshaft.
NOTE: After applying grease, remove the grsase
f.om the splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 sDlinesand from the set ring groove so air can bleed fromthe inboard joint.
Install the new set ring onto the driveshaft or inter-mediate shaft groove.
CAUTION: Always uso a now sot ring whcncycrtho driveshaft is boing in3tallod.
RING
b
OUTBOARD JOINT
16-10
SET RING GROOVE
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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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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.
16-12
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1.Press th6 intermBdiate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the special tools and a press as shown.
Remove the internal circliD.
Press the intermediate shaft bearing out of th€ boar-
ing support using ths spscial tools and a prsss as
snown.Praa!5.
Pmar
I
SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT07JAF - SH2oalXtFLOANNG RUBB€RDA'iIPERCheck for det€riorationand dama9e.
ATTACHMENT,1i2x a7 fim07ta6 - 00ro:!00INTEBNAL CIRCLIP
BEARING SUPFORT RINGChsck tor damagg or distonion.
SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT- SHZ!(|O
BASE07965 - Sll9or00
INIERiIEDIAIE SHAFT
Check for damage.
SUPPORT BASE07965 - SDg,|q'
BEARING SUPPORTCheck for damage.
NOTE:
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. Be car€ful not to damage the metal rings on the intermedists shaft during reass€mbly
DOvvEL BOLTS10 r 1.25 ftm:tlt N.m {a.O tgt m, 29 lbfftl
Pack the intoriorof the outer saal.2.0- 3.5 g {0.07 - 0.12 oz}
EXTEN TAL CIRCUP
ob.
BEARING
INTERMEOIATE SHAFT BEABINGReolaco.
SET RINGReplace.
v
ourER SEAL {conr'd)Rspbce.
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Intermediate Shaft
Reassembly (cont'dl
'1. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bear-ing support using the special tools and a press asshown.
ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07716 - 001o/UX)
Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearing
suoDon.
CAUTION: Install the circlip with the tapersd endfacing out.
Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearinqusing the specialtools and a press.
Pross
I
16-14
Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-
mediate shaft.
NOTE: Installthe circlip with the tapered end facing
our.
Install the outer seal into the bearing support usingthe special tools as shown.
NOTE: Install the seal flush with the bearing sup-port.
DRIVER07749 - 00t(xD0
Pack the interiorol the olter seal.2.0 - 3.5 g 10,07 - 0.12 o2l
OUTER SEAL
ATTACHMENT,aO x 5{) mm l.D.07LAD - PW50601
lnstall the new set ring in the intermediate shaftgroove.
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lnsert tha intermediate shaft assembly into the dif-
ferential.
CAUTION: Hold th€ inlorm.diltc ahrft horizontsl
to prryonl dsmrge to thc difflrontill oil taal.
2. Install the three dowel bolts, then tighten them.
DOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
39 N.m {a.O rgl.m, 29 lbl.ft}
INIERMEDIATE SHAFT
lnstallation
16-15
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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.