1994 HONDA INTEGRA steering column

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.

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

Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE: Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather (-20.C, -4"F or colder) is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Right cylinder end soal squeak
Pump noise. though not loud,lrom the vslvo bodv unit can be heard when turn-ing the steering wheel right or left. This is normsl.
Humming due to pulsation ol fluid is no.mal, paniculady when wheel is turnedwith ca. stopped.
lf equipped with automatic trans-mission, the hum could b€ tor-que convener or pump notse.
Confirm by temporarily removingpump b€lt.
High pressure line touching theframe,Reposhion tho line.
Loose steering shaft connector.tie-rod, or balljoint.Check and tighten, or replacepa s as necessary.
Column shaft wobbling.Replace column assembly.
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (16o page 17-21).Adjust, if n€ca€ssry.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steoring wheel right and lett with thoengine OFF is a sound when th6 valve unit contacts tho stopper. This is normal.
Striking sound wh6n turning the ste€ring whoglfully right o. left is a sound whenthe r6ck end contacts th6 stopper. This is normal.
17-14

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

Steering Golumn
Removal
LOWER COVER
Remove the column covers
screws.
CAUTION:
. All SRS el€ctrical wiring hlrnesses are coversd withyollow insuhtion.
. Bctore dieconnocting any part ol tho SRS wiro h!r-
nesa, connoct the thort connector (s).
. Roplace tho ontire aftected SRS harness asr€mbly if
it has !n open circuit or d!mlgod wiring.
Remove the airbag assembly and steering wheel
.(see page 17-25).
Remove the lower cover.
Remove the driver's knee bolster.
by re mov in g the
17-2A
scREws
5. Remove the connector holder and disconnect the
SRS main harness from the cable reel wire ha.ness
at the under side ot the column bracket.
HARNESS
Remove the cable reel and turn signal canceling
steeve.
Remove the combination switch from the steering
column by disconnecting the connectors,
TURN SIGNAL CANCELINGSlTEVE
COMA|NANON SW]TCH
7.
CABI..E REEL
STEERING COLUMN

8. Remov€ the stesring ioint cover.
Remove tho steering joint bolts, and move the ioint
toward ths column.
JOIMT OOVER
STEERING COLUMN
BOITS
10.
'l1.
Disconnoct the ignition switch connectors from th6
undor-dash fuse/relav box.
Remove tho steering column by removing the
attaching nuts 8nd bolts.
17-29

Steering Column
lnspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and steeringjoint bearings for play and proper movement.
lf there is noise or excessive play, replace the joint orcolumn assembly.
Check the retaining collar for damage.
lf it is damaged, replace the retaining collar.
COI-UMN BALLEEARINGSTEERING JOINTBEARINGS
RETAINING COLLAR
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules for distonion or breakage.
Replace them as an assembly if they are distoned orbroken.
ABSONBING
SLIDING CAPSULEThis part is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
17-30
Check the tilt mechanism for proper movement andoamage.
- Attach a spring scale to the knob of the tilt lever.Measure the preload required to move the lever.
Pr6load: 70 - 90 N 17 - 9 kgt, 15 - 20 tbf)
- lf the preload measured is not within the sDecifica-tion. remove the 6 mm bolt and stoDDer.
Adjust the preload by retightening the rilt tock boltuntil the correct force can be obtained.- Reinstall the stopper and 6 mm bolt and recheck
the Dreload.
9.8 N'm {1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbt'ftl
TILT LOCK BOLT

lnstallation
FLANGE BOLT22 N m 12,2 kgl.m, 16lbf.ftl
RETAINING OOLLAR
STEERING JOINT BOLIS22 N.m {2.2 tst m, 16 lbf.ftl
FLAMiE NUT13 N.rn {1.3 kgt m, 9 lbt ftl
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
17-31