1995 ACURA TL service

ATF Pump

Inspection

1. Install the ATF pump gears and ATF pump driven

gear shaft in the ATF pump body.

NOTE:

Lubricate all parts with ATF during inspecting.

Install the ATF pump driven gear with its grooved

and chamfered side facing up as shown.

ATF PUMP DRIVE

GEAR
ATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR

Grooved and chamfered side

facing up.

ATF PUMP BODY
ATF PUMP DRIVEN

GEAR SHAFT
2.

3.
Measure the side clearance of the ATF pump drive

and driven gears.

ATF Pump Gears Side (Radial) Clearance:

Standard (New):

ATF Pump Drive Gear

0.210 - 0.265 mm (0.0083 - 0.0104 in)

ATF Pump Driven Gear

0.070 - 0.125 mm (0.0028 - 0.0049 in)

ATF PUMP

DRIVE GEAR

Inspect teeth for

wear and damage.
ATF PUMP

DRIVEN GEAR

Inspect teeth for

wear and damage.

Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft. Measure

the thrust clearance of the ATF pump driven gear-

to-valve body, with a straight edge and a feeler

gauge.

ATF Pump Drive/Driven Gear Thrust (Axial) Clearance:

Standard (New): 0.03 - 0.05 mm (0.001 - 0.002 in)

Service Limit: 0.07 mm (0.003 in)

STRAIGHT EDGE

FEELER

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13. Measur e th e clearanc e betwee n th e clutc h en d plat e
and to p dis c wit h a dia l indicator .
Zero th e dia l indicato r wit h th e clutc h en d plat e low -
ered , an d lif t i t u p to th e sna p ring . Th e distanc e tha t
the clutc h en d plat e move s i s th e clearanc e betwee n
the clutc h en d plat e an d to p disc .
NOTE : Measur e a t thre e locations .
Clutch En d Plate-to-To p Dis c Clearance :
Clutch
1st
2n d
3rd
4th
1st-hol d
Service Limi t
0.65 - 0.8 5 m m (0.02 6 - 0.03 3 in )
0.5 5 - 0.7 5 m m (0.02 2 - 0.03 0 in )
0.5 5 - 0.7 5 m m (0.02 2 - 0.03 0 in )
0.5 5 - 0.7 5 m m (0.02 2 - 0.03 0 in )
0.8 0 - 1.0 0 m m (0.03 1 - 0.03 9 in )
DIA L INDICATO R
SNA P RIN G
CLUTC H EN DPLAT E Clearanc
e
TOP DIS C
14. I f th e clearanc e is no t withi n th e servic e limits , selec t
a ne w clutc h en d plat e fro m th e followin g table .
NOTE : I f th e thickes t clutc h en d plat e i s installed ,
but th e clearanc e i s stil l ove r th e standard , replac e
the clutc h disc s an d clutc h plates .
NUMBE R
Thicknes s
CLUTCH EN D PLAT E
2ND an d 4T H CLUTC H EN D PLAT E
Plate No.
1
2
34
5
67
89
Part Number
22631 - PR9 - 003
22632 - PR9 - 003
22633 - PR9 - 003
22634 - PR9 - 003
22635 - PR9 - 00322636 - PR9 - 003
22637 - PR9 - 003
22638 - PR9 - 003
22639 - PR9 - 003
Thickness mm (in)
2.1 (0.083)
2.2 (0.087)
2.3 (0.091)2.4 (0.094)
2.5
(0.098)
2 .6 (0.10 2)
2. 7 (0.106)2.8 (0.110)
2.9 (0.114)
1S T CLUTC H EN D PLAT E
Plate No.
12
34
5
67
8
9
1011
12
13
14
Part Number
22551 - PF4 - 000
22552 - PF4 - 000
22553 - PF4 - 000
22554 - PF4 - 000
22555 - PF4 - 000
22556 - PF4 - 000
22557 - PF4 - 000
22558 - PF4 - 000
22559 - PF4 - 000
22560 - PF4 - 000
22561 - PF4 - 000
22562 - P F4 - 0 00
22563 - PF4 - 000
22564 - PF4 - 000 Thickness
mm (in)2 .1 (0.08 3)2. 2 (0.087)
2. 3 (0.091)
2.4 (0.094)
2.5 (0.098)2. 6 (0.102 )
2. 7 (0.106)
2.8 (0.110 )2. 9 (0.114 )
3. 0 (0.118 )3. 1 (0.122 )
3. 2 (0.126)
3. 3 (0.130)
3. 4 (0.134)
3R D CLUTC H EN D PLAT E
Plate No.
4
5
67
89
101 1
12
13
Part Number
22554 - PF4 - 000
22555 - PF4 - 000 22556 - PF4 - 000
22557 - PF4 - 000
22558 - PF4 - 000
22559 - PF4 - 00022560 - PF4 - 000
22561 - PF4 - 00022562 - PF4 - 000
22563 - PF4 - 000
Thickness mm (in)
2.4 (0.094)
2.5 (0.098)2. 6 (0.102 )
2. 7 (0.106)
2. 8 (0.110 )2. 9 (0.114 )
3. 0 (0.118 )
3. 1 (0.122)
3. 2 (0.126)
3. 3 (0.130 )
1ST-HOL D CLUTC H EN D PLAT E
Plate No.
34
5
67
8
9
10
Part Number
22553 - PF4 - 000
2255 4 - PF4 - 000
2255 5 - PF4 - 000
22556 - PF4 - 000
22557 - PF4 - 000
22558 - PF4 - 000
22559 - PF4 - 000
22560 - PF4 - 000
Thickness mm (in)
2. 3 (0.091)
2.4 (0.094)
2.5 (0.098)2. 6 (0.102 )
2. 7 (0.106 )
2.8 (0.110)
2. 9 (0.114 )
3. 0 (0.118 )
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Backlash Inspectio n
1. Remov e th e tapere d rolle r bearing s (se e pag e 15-14 ).
2 . Instal l th e lef t driveshaf t an d th e intermediat e shaf t
i n th e sid e gears .
3 . Measur e th e backlas h o f bot h pinio n gears .
Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in)
Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
PINION GEAR S
If th e backlas h exceed s th e servic e limit , replac e th e
differentia l carrier .
Ring Gea r Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e bolt s in a crisscros s pattern , i n severa l
steps, an d remov e th e rin g gear .
12 x 1. 0 m m135 N- m (13. 8 kgf-m ,
99. 8 Ibf-ft )
DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER
RINGGEA R
2. Instal l th e rin g gea r b y tightenin g th e bolt s i n a criss -
cros s pattern , i n severa l steps . I f th e bolt s ar e
difficul t t o tighten , mak e sur e tha t th e rin g gea r i s
goin g o n t o th e differentia l carrie r correctly .
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Component Location s
Index
NOTE :
• I f a n intac t airba g assembl y ha s bee n remove d fro m a scrappe d vehicl e o r ha s bee n foun d defectiv e o r damage d dur -
in g transit , storag e o r service , i t shoul d b e deploye d (se e sectio n 24 ).
• Befor e removin g th e steerin g gearbox , remov e th e driver' s airba g assembl y an d steerin g wheel .
• Afte r installin g th e steerin g gearbox , chec k th e whee l alignmen t an d adjus t i f necessary .
SR S component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s in th e SR S
( sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
STEERIN G WHEE LRemoval , pag e 17-2 7
Disassembly/Reassembly , pag e 17-2 8
Installation , pag e 17-2 9
RESERVOI RFluid Replacement , 17-2 4
VALVE BOD Y UNI T
Overhaul , pag e 17-5 2
POWE R STEERIN G SPEE D SENSO R
Replacement , pag e 17-2 1
STEERING COLUM N
Removal , pag e 17-3 1
Inspection , pag e 17-3 3
Installation , pag e 17-3 4IGNITIO N SWITC HSee sectio n 2 3
POWE R STEERIN G PUM P
Pum p Bel t Inspection , pag e 17-2 3
Pum p Bel t Adjustment , pag e 17-2 3
Pum p Pressur e Check , pag e 17-2 5
Removal , pag e 17-3 7
Disassembly , pag e 17-3 7
Reassembly , pag e 17-4 2
Installation , pag e 17-4 6
STEERIN G GEARBO XRack Guid e Adjustment , pag e 17-2 4
Removal , pag e 17-4 7
Disassembly , pag e 17-4 9
Reassembly , pag e 17-5 6
Installation , pag e 17-6 6 TIE-RO
D EN D BAL L JOIN T
Bal l Join t Boo t Replacement , pag e 17-6 9
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Steering Whee l
Disassembly/Reassembl y
Store a remove d airba g assembl y with
the pa d surfac e up . I f th e airba g i s improperl y store d
face down , accidenta l deploymen t coul d prope l th e uni t
with enoug h forc e to caus e seriou s injury .
NOTE: I f a n intac t airba g assembl y ha s bee n remove d
from a scrappe d vehicle , o r ha s bee n foun d defectiv e o r
damage d durin g transit , storag e o r service , i t shoul d b e
deploye d (se e sectio n 24 ).
AIRBA G ASSEMBL Y
TORX BOL T10N-m d.Okgfm , 7 Ibf-ft)
CAUTION :
• Carefull y inspec t th e airba g assembl y befor e install -
ing. D o no t instal l a n airba g assembl y tha t show s
signs o f bein g droppe d o r improperl y handled , suc h
as dents , crack s o r deformation .
• D o no t disassembl e or tampe r with the airba g assem -
bly.
STEERIN G WHEE L
HOR N CONTAC T PLAT E
COVER
CRUIS E CONTRO L SWITCHE S
COVER
ACCESS PANE L
17-28
Steering Wheel
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5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of

each brake pad lining.

Brake Pad Thickness:

Standard: 8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.33 - 0.37 in)

Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

BACKING PLATE

NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing

plate thickness.

6. Remove the pad retainers.

PAD RETAINERS

CALIPER BRACKET

Check for cracks.

7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and

check for grooves and cracks.

8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.

9. Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the

correct positions.
10. Apply Molykote M77 grease to the pad side of the

shims. Wipe excess grease off the shims.

OUTER PAD

SHIM

Apply Molykote

M77 grease.
INNER PAD

SHIM

Apply Molykote M77

grease.

WEAR

INDICATOR

REAR BRAKE PADS

11. Install the brake pads and pad shims on the caliper

bracket.

When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake

pads in their original positions to prevent loss of

braking efficiency.

Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop-

ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.

NOTE: Install the inner pad with its wear indicator

facing downward.

12. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into place in the

cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the

tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.

CAUTION: Lubricate the boot with rubber grease

to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot

is twisted, back it out so it sits properly.

CALIPER BOLTS

23 N-m

(2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)

TAB

CUTOUT

Align

13. Install the brake caliper.

14. Install and tighten the caliper bolts.
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Brake Hoses/Lines

Inspection ('95, '96 models)

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference and twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.

CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-4-WAY JOINT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

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Brake Hoses/Lines

Inspection ('97 - '98 models)

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference and twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.

CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

ABS MODULATOR UNIT-to-BRAKE LINE

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-4-WAY JOINT

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

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