1995 ACURA TL clock

Water Pum p
Inspectio n
1. Remov e th e timin g bel t (se e pag e 6-10 ).
2 . Tur n th e wate r pum p pulle y counterclockwise .
Chec k tha t i t turn s freely .
3 . Chec k fo r sign s o f sea l leakage .
NOTE : A smal l amoun t o f "weeping " fro m th e blee d
hol e is normal .
BLEED HOL E
BLEE D HOL E
Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e timin g bel t (se e pag e 6-10 ).
2 . Remov e th e wate r pum p b y removin g fiv e bolts .
NOTE : Inspect , repai r an d clea n th e O-rin g groov e
an d matin g surfac e wit h th e cylinde r block .
O-RIN GReplace .
WATER PUM P
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,8.7 Ibf-ft )Apply liqui d gaske tto th e bol t threads .
3. Instal l th e wate r pum p in th e revers e orde r o f removal .
NOTE:
• Kee p th e O-rin g i n positio n whe n installing .
• Clea n th e spille d engin e coolant .
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Troubleshooting Procedures

Checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

with an OBD II Scan tool or Honda PGM Tester

When the TCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the indicator light in the gauge assembly will

blink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (located behind the ashtray) is connected to the OBD II Scan Tool or Honda

PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is

turned ON(II).

When the indicator light has been reported on, connect the OBD II Scan Tool conforming to SAE J1978 or Honda PGM

Tester to the DLC (16P) behind the ashtray. Turn the ignition switch on (II), and observe the DTC on the screen of the OBD II

Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester. After determining the DTC, refer to the electrical system Symptom-to-Component Chart

on page 14-56 and 14-57.

NOTE: See the OBD II Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instruction.

OBD II SCAN TOOL or

HONDA PGM TESTER

Some PGM-FI problems will also make the indicator light come on. After repairing the PGM-FI system, disconnect the

BACK UP RADIO fuse (10 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds to reset the TCM memory, then

retest.

NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP RADIO fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting.

Get the customer's code number, and make note of the radio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them.
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Installation

Airbag installation

CAUTION:

• Before installing the steering wheel, align the front

wheels straight ahead.

• Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are

not pinched or interfering with other vehicle parts.

• Do not replace the original steering wheel with any

other design, since it will make it impossible to prop-

erly install the airbag. (Only use genuine Honda

replacement parts)

• After reassembly, confirm that the wheels are still

straight ahead and that steering wheel spoke angle

is correct. If minor spoke angle adjustment is neces-

sary, do so only by adjustment of the tie-rods, not by

removing and repositioning the steering wheel.

Confirm that the airbag assembly is

securely attached to the steering wheel; otherwise,

severe personal injury could result during airbag

deployment.

1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the cable

reel. Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise

until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise

approximately two turns.

The arrow mark on the cable reel label should point

straight up.

ARROW MARK

CABLE REEL

LABEL
2. Install the steering wheel with the steering wheel

bolt.

NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages

the cable reel and canceling sleeve.

CAUTION: Do not tap on the steering wheel or

steering column shaft when installing the steering

wheel.

PIN
HOLE

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL BOLT

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 Ibf-ft)

3. Attach the cruise control switches connector to the

steering wheel clip.

4. Connect the horn connector.

HORN

CONNECTOR

CRUISE CONTROL

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4. Instal l th e steerin g joint , an d reconnec t th e steerin g
shaf t an d pinio n shaft .
NOTE : Mak e sur e th e steerin g join t i s connecte d a s
follows :
a . Inser t th e uppe r en d o f th e steerin g join t ont o th e
steerin g shaf t (lin e u p th e bol t hol e wit h th e fla t
on th e shaft) , an d loosel y instal l th e uppe r join t
bolt.
b. Sli p th e lowe r en d o f th e steerin g join t ont o th e
pinio n shaf t (lin e u p th e bol t hol e wit h th e groov e
aroun d th e shaft) , an d loosel y instal l th e lowe r
joint bolt .
Be sur e tha t th e lowe r join t bol t i s securel y i n th e
groov e in th e pinio n shaft .
c. Pul l o n th e steerin g join t t o mak e sur e tha t th e
steerin g join t i s full y seated . The n tighte n th e
join t bolts .
UPPE R JOIN T BOL TBolt mus t lin e u pwit h fla t o n shaft .
Flat portion .
Groove.
PINIONSHAF T STEERIN
G
SHAF T
STEERIN G JOIN T
LOWE R JOIN T BOL TBolt mus t lin e u p wit hgroov e aroun d o n shaft .
5. Cente r th e cabl e ree l b y firs t rotatin g it clockwis e unti l
i t stops . The n rotat e i t counterclockwis e (approxi -
matel y tw o turns ) unti l th e arro w mar k o n th e labe l
point s straigh t up .
Reinstal l th e steerin g whee l (se e pag e 17-29 ). 6
. Instal l th e senso r lin e o n th e rea r beam .
7 . Instal l th e senso r lin e an d ai r tub e o n th e pip e
clamps .
PIPE CLAMP S
AI R TUB E
SENSO R LIN E
8. Tighte n th e tw o gearbo x mountin g bolt s o n th e
righ t side .
9 . Instal l th e splas h guar d wit h th e tw o gearbo x
mountin g bolt s o n th e lef t side .
10. Tighte n th e splas h guar d attachin g bolts .
NOTE : Instal l th e bolt s loosel y first , the n tighte n
the m securely .
SPLASH GUAR D
GEARBO X MOUNTIN G BOLT SSPLAS H GUAR D MOUNTIN G 4 3 N- m (4. 4 kgf-m , 3 2 Ibf-ft )BOLT S38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m , 2 8 Ibf-ft )
STEERIN G JOIN T BOLT S22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )STEERIN G JOIN T
SENSO R LIN E
ATTACHIN G BOL T
9. 8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7 Ibf-ft )
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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.
CALIPERProCarManuals.com

Rear Brake Caliper

Disassembly (cont'd)

3. Remove the banjo bolt and two sealing washers.

CALIPER BRACKET

Check for cracks.

CALIPER BOLTS

SEALING

WASHERS

Replace.
BANJO

BOLT

4. Remove the two caliper bolts and caliper body from

the bracket.

5. Remove the pins and pin boots from the caliper

bracket.

PIN B

PIN A

PIN BOOTS

Replace.
6. Remove the pad spring from the caliper body.

PAD SPRING

7. Remove the piston by rotating the piston counter-

clockwise with the tool, and remove the piston

boot.

CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston.

PISTON BOOT

Replace.

LOCKNUT WRENCH

(Commercially

available)

PISTON

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8. Remov e th e pisto n seal .
CAUTION : Tak e car e no t t o damag e th e cylinde r
bore.
PISTO N SEA LReplace .
CALIPER BOD YCheck fo r scorin g o ncylinde r wall .
9. Instal l th e specia l too l betwee n th e calipe r bod y an d
sprin g cover .
CAUTION : B e carefu l no t t o damag e th e insid e o f
th e calipe r cylinde r durin g calipe r disassembly .
SHAFT
BRAK E SPRIN GCOMPRESSO R07HAE - SG0010 0
CALIPERBODY
LOCKNUT S
SPRINGCOVER
10. Positio n th e locknut s a s shown , the n tur n th e shaf t
unti l th e plat e jus t contact s th e calipe r body .
NOTE : D o no t compres s th e sprin g unde r th e
sprin g cover . 11
. Tur n th e shaf t clockwis e 1/ 4 - 1/ 2 tur n t o compres s
adjustin g sprin g B in th e calipe r body .
CAUTION : T o preven t damag e t o th e inne r compo -
nents , d o no t tur n th e shaf t mor e tha n 1/ 2 turn .
SHAF T
LOCKNUT S
ADJUSTIN GSPRING B
12 . Lowe r th e locknut s full y an d tighte n the m securely .
NOTE : Kee p th e locknut s i n thi s positio n unti l yo u
reinstal l th e circlip .
13. Remov e th e circli p wit h sna p rin g pliers .
SNAP RIN GPLIER S07914-SA5000 0
CIRCLIP
PLATE
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Rear Brake Caliper

Disassembly (cont'd)

14. Hold the plate with your fingers, and turn the shaft

counterclockwise. Remove the special tool from the

caliper.

LOCKNUTS

PLATE

15. Remove the adjusting bolt.

ADJUSTING SPRING B

Check for weakness.

SPACER

SPRING COVER

Check for damage.
CUP

Replace.

ADJUSTING BOLT

Check for wear and

damage.

16. Remove the spring cover, adjusting spring B, spacer,

bearing A and cup from the adjusting bolt.
17. Remove the sleeve piston, and remove the pin from

the cam in the caliper body.

O-RING

Replace.

PIN

SLEEVE PISTON

Check for wear and

damage.

18. Remove the return spring.

RETURN

SPRING

PARKING LEVER/

CAM ASSEMBLY

Check for damage

CAM BOOT

Replace.

19. Remove the parking lever and cam as an assembly

from the caliper body.

CAUTION: Do not loosen the parking nut with the

cam installed in the caliper body. K the lever and shaft

must be separated, hold the lever in a vise and loosen

the parking nut.

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