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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag, located in the steering wheel hub. ln addition, all mod€ls excepi tna
Rs model for canada have a front passenger's airbsg located in the dashboard above the glove box, InformaUon
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this servica Manual. ltems marked with an sstorisk (r) on thr
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or roplacing thea6 ltems
will require special precautions and tools, and should thoreiore be done by an authorhed Acura dealer.
' To avoid rondering ths sRS inoporativo, which could lard to porronll Injury or darth In thc cvant ot. r.yr.
trontal collision, all sRs sorvico work must be pcrformcd by !n ruthorizcd Acu.! daerrr,
' lmpTopor 3orvica proceduroa, including inco.roct r.movd r d Installation of tha SRS, could Lld to pc[onc Inlu-
ry caussd by unintsntional activation ot tho airbags.
' All sRs oloctrical wiring harnoa$! aro coverod with yallow In3ulatlon, Rcbtcd componcnts arc bcrtad In tha
stoering Golumn, front console, dsrhboa.d, and darhboard lowor plnol, lnd in thc d$hbolrd abovc tha gaov!
bor. Do not uas oloctdcal te$ oquipmont on thaaa citcuhs.
NoTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code numb6r b€lore* disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 32 (7.S A) fuse Jrom the undsr-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
After 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 oDerauon.
Description
Clutches
The four speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.
When clutch pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston is applied. This presses the iriction discs and
steel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack tojts hub-mounted gear.
Likewise, when clutch pressure is bled from the clutch pack. the piston releases the friction discs and steel plates, and
they are {ree to slide past each other while disengaged. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft, transmit-
ting no power.
1st ClutchThe l st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the mainshaft, just behind the right side cover.
The 1st clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the mainshaft.
1st-hold clutchThe 1st-hold clutch engages/disengages 1st-hold or I Fosition, and is located at the center ol the sub-shaft. The 1st-
hold clutch is supplied clulch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the sub-shait.
2nd ClutchThe 2nd clutch engages/disengages 2nd gear, and is located at the center of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied clutch pressure through the mainshaft by a circuit connected
to the regulator valve body.
3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gea.. and is located at the end oJ the countershaft, opposite the right side cover.
The 3rd clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the countershaft,
4th clurch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear. as well as reverse gear, and is located at the center of the mainshaft.
The 4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe
within the mainshalt.
One-way Clutch
The one-way clutch is posjtioned between the parking gear and 1st gear. with the parking gear splined to the counter-
shaft. The 1st gear provides the outer race, and the parking gear provides the inner race surface. The one-way clutch
locks up when power is transmitted from the mainshaft 1st gear to the countershaft lst ggel _The 1st clutch and gears remain engaged in the 1st. 2nd. 3rd, and 4th gear ranges in the @, E or E position.
However, the one-way clutch disengages when the 2nd. 3rd, or 4th clutches/gears are applied in the E, lD.l o, Eoosttton.
This is because the increased rotational speed of the gears on the countershaft over-ride the locking "speed range" of
the one-way clutch. Thereafter, the one-way clutch free-wheels with the lst clutch still engaged.
COUNTERSHAFT 1ST GEAR
FREE
:>
LOCKS
aF
NOTE:View trom right side cover side.
14-6
L!_j Position Deceleration
The power tlow when decelerating is as follows;
1. Rolling resistance lrom the road surface goes through the tront wheels to the final drive gear, then to the sub-shaft
1st gear via the 4th gear, and lst-hold clutch which is applied during deceleration.
2. The one-way clutch becomes free at this time because torque reverses.
3. The counterforce conveyed to the countershaft 4th gear turns the sub-shaft 4th gear via the mainshaft 4th gear.
At this time, since hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 1st clutch, counterfo.ce is also transmitted to the main-
shaft. As a result, engine braking can be obtained with lst gea.-
CLUTCH
SUB-SHAFT4TH GEARSUB-SHAFT 1ST GEARTOROUE CONVENTER
FINAL DRIVE
SUB'STIAFT
lST CLUTCH
MAINSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFT
REVEFSE SELECTOR HUB
REVERSE SELECTOR
(cont'dl
4TI1 GEAB
14-11
Symptom-to-Component Ghart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
The following symptoms can be caused
by improper repair or assemblv
Check these items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO
IMPROPER REPAIR List
Items on the
NOTES List
Car creeps in E position.R1, R2
Car does not move in @ or @ position.R4
Transmission locks up in @ position.R3, Rl2
Excessive drag in transmission.R6K.R
Excessive vibration, rom related.R7
Noise with wheels moving onlyR5
Main seal pops out.R8
Various shifting problems.R9, R1O
Harsh upshifts.R11
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIR
R1lmproper clutch cleatance.
R2.lmDroDer qear clearance.
Parking brake lever installed upside down.
One-way (spragl clutch installed upside down,
Reverse selector hub installed upside down.
Oil oumo bindind
Torque converter not fully seated in oil pump.
Main seal improperly installed.
Springs improperly installed,
Valves improperly installed.
Ball check valves not installed.
Shitt fork bolt not installed.
R3.
R4.
R5.
R6.
R7.
R8.
R9.
R10.
R11
R12.
14-88
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.
16-5
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.
Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ........ 21-1
Air Conditioning .......... ..22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRS}
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 passenge.'s airbag located in the dashboard above the glovs box. Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems msrk€d with an asterisk (') on the
conlents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or,eplacing thes€ items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid r6nd6dng tho SRS inoporativo. which could lead to personal injury or dealh in tho svont ot a sevele
frontal collision, all SRS servica work musl b€ portormed by an authorized Acura dealer.
a lmpropor sorvico procaduro3, including incorrect romoval and installatlon of tho SRS, could load to porsonal iniu-
ry causod by uninlonlional activation of tho ailbag8.
a All SRS eloctdcal widng harnossos are covored with yollow in3ulation. Relatsd compononts a.o locatod in tha
stsering column, flont console, daehboard, and dashboafd low6r pan6l, and in lhe dsshboa.d above lh€ glove
box. Do not uao electdcal tost equipmont on theae circuhs.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number beto.e
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) luse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After 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.