1995 ACURA TL torque

Sub-frame

Sub-frame Torque Sequence:

CAUTION: After loosening the sub-frame mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.

To body

REAR CROSS

BEAM

SPECIAL BOLTS

1 2x
1.25
mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,

40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

To body

To body

SPECIAL BOLT

14 x 1.5 mm

95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m,

70 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

10 x
1.25
mm

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m,

28 Ibf-ft)
LOWER PLATE
SPECIAL BOLT

14 x 1.5 mm

95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m,

70 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

SPECIAL BOLT

12 x
1.25
mm

64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m,

47 Ibf-ft)

Replace.
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Check for Wear and Damage

The starter should crank the engine smoothly and steadily.

If the starter engages, but cranks the engine erratically,

remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear and torque

converter ring gear for damage.

Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or

slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive

gear held. If the clutch is damaged, replace the clutch

assembly.

Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw

Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.5 volts.

Current draw should be no more than 380 amperes.

If cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,

check for:

Dead or low battery

Open circuit in starter armature commutator segments

Starter armature dragging

Shorted armature winding

Excessive drag in engine

Check Cranking rpm

Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.

If speed is too low, check for:

Loose battery or starter terminals

Excessively worn starter brushes

Open circuit in commutator segments

Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear

Defective drive gear overrunning clutch

Check Starter Disengagement

With the shift lever in turn the ignition switch to

"START (III)", and release to "ON (II)". The starter drive

gear should disengage from the drive plate/ring gear

when you release the key.

If the drive gear hangs up on the drive plate/ring gear,

check for:

• Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction

• Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning

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Ignition System

Spark Plug Inspection

1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
2. Check the electrode gap.

• Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool.

Electrode Gap

• Replace the plug if the center electrode is rounded

as shown below:

Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by:

• Advanced ignition timing

• Loose spark plug

• Plug heat range too low

• Insufficient cooling

Fouled plug may be caused by:

Retarded ignition timing

Oil in combustion chamber

Incorrect spark plug gap

Plug heat range too high

Excessive idling/low speed running

Clogged air cleaner element

Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires

3. Apply a small quantity of anti-seize compound to

the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylin-

der head finger-tight. Then torque them to 18 N-m

(1.8 kgf-m, 13 Ibf-ft).
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Cable Ree l
Replacemen t (cont'd )
17. Tighte n th e steerin g whee l bol t t o th e specifie d
torque . The n instal l th e driver' s airbag .
18 . Attac h th e cabl e ree l 2 P connecto r t o th e connecto r
holder . The n instal l th e dashboar d lowe r cover . 19
. Reconnec t th e driver' s airba g 2 P connecto r t o th e
cabl e ree l 2 P connector , an d reinstal l th e acces s
pane l o n th e steerin g wheel .
20 . Reconnec t th e batter y positiv e cable , the n th e nega -
tiv e cable .
21 . Afte r installin g th e cabl e reel , confir m prope r sys -
te m operation :
• Tur n th e ignitio n O N (II) ; th e SR S indicato r ligh t
shoul d com e o n fo r abou t si x second s an d the n
go off .
• Mak e sur e bot h hor n button s work .
• Mak e sur e th e headligh t an d wipe r switche s
work .
• G o fo r a tes t drive , an d mak e sur e th e cruis e con -
trol switche s work .
22. Ente r th e anti-thef t cod e fo r th e radio , the n ente r th e
customer' s radi o statio n presets .
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