1995 ACURA TL check engine

59. Raise the hoist.

60. Remove the shift cable guide bracket.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.

61. Remove the transmission beam from the body, and

loosen the three bolts on the transmission bracket.

SHIFT CABLE

GUIDE BRACKET
6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)

TRANSMISSION

BEAM
Loosen these

bolts.

62. Remove the stop holder, mid mount stops and mid

mounts.

Replace.

MID MOUNT

STOP

(US model only)

STOP HOLDER

(US model only)
MID MOUNT

Replace.
63. Lower the hoist.

64. Raise the chain hoist to remove all slack from the

chain.

65. Check that the engine/transmission is completely

free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and

electrical wiring.

66. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in).

Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-

nected from the engine/transmission.

67. Remove the left and right brackets.

LEFT:

LEFT

BRACKET

RIGHT:

RIGHT

BRACKET

68. Raise the engine all the way and remove it from the

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9. Tighte n th e bolt s an d nut s o n th e righ t bracke t i n
th e numbere d sequenc e a s show n ( ) .
10.
12 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,
4 0 Ibf-ft )
Tighte n th e bolt s o n th e transmissio n bracket /
moun t an d transmissio n bea m in th e numbere d
sequence a s show n ( ) .
12 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m , 4 0 Ibf-ft )
10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,
2 8 Ibf-ft )
10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,
2 8 Ibf-ft )10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,
2 8 Ibf-ft )
11. D o th e followin g check s an d adjustments :
Chec k tha t th e sprin g clip s o n th e end s o f th e
driveshaf t an d intermediat e shaf t clic k int o place .
CAUTION : Us e ne w sprin g clips .
Adjus t th e shif t cabl e (se e sectio n 14 ).
Adjus t th e throttl e cabl e (se e sectio n 11 ).
Adjus t th e cruis e contro l cabl e (se e sectio n 23 ).
Refil l th e engine with engin e oi l (se e pag e 8-4 ).
Refil l th e transmissio n wit h AT F (se e sectio n 14 ).
Refil l th e differentia l wit h differentia l oi l (se e
sectio n 15 ).
Refil l th e radiato r wit h engine coolant (se e pag e
10-5).
Blee d ai r fro m th e coolin g syste m a t th e blee d
bol t wit h th e heate r valv e ope n (se e pag e 10-5 ).
Clea n th e batter y post s an d cabl e terminal s wit h
sandpaper , assembl e them , the n appl y greas e to
preven t corrosion .
Inspec t fo r fue l leakag e (se e sectio n 11 ).
• Afte r assemblin g al l fue l lin e parts , tur n o n th e
ignitio n switc h (d o no t operat e th e starter ) s o
tha t th e fue l pum p operates for approximatel y
tw o second s an d th e fue l lin e pressurizes .
Repea t thi s operatio n tw o o r thre e times , an d
chec k fo r fue l leakag e a t an y poin t i n th e fue l
line.
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 .
12 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,
4 0 Ibf-ft )
10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,
2 8 Ibf-ft )
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Hydraulic Tappets

Valve Installation

When installing valves in the cylinder head, coat the

valve stems with oil before inserting them into the valve

guides. Make sure the valves move up and down

smoothly.

When the valves and springs are in place, lightly tap the

end of each valve stem two or three times with a plastic

mallet to ensure proper seating of the valve and valve

keepers.

NOTE:

Make sure that the valve keepers are properly posi-

tioned on the valve stem.

Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not

bend the stem.

PLASTIC MALLET
Bleeding

VALVE STEM ENDS
1. Fill a container with 10W - 30 engine oil and place

the hydraulic tappet in it. Press down on the check

ball with a thin wire. Bleed the tappet of air by

pumping the plunger slowly until no bubbles come

out of the hydraulic tappet.

WIRE

PLUNGER

10W —30

ENGINE OIL
HYDRAULIC

TAPPET

CHECK BALL

2. Install the hydraulic tappet to the rocker arm.

NOTE:

Use a new O-ring when reassembling.

Apply oil to the O-ring before installation.

ROCKER ARM

O-RING

Replace.

HYDRAULIC

TAPPETProCarManuals.com

Cylinder Heads

Installation (cont'd)

6. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the

cylinder head cover. Seat the recesses for the cam-

shaft first, then work it into the groove around the

outside edges.

NOTE:

Before installing the cylinder head cover gasket,

thoroughly clean the seal and the groove.

When installing, make sure the head cover gasket

is seated securely in the corners of the recesses

with no gap.

CORNERS OF

THE RECESS
HEAD COVER

GASKET

Clean.
CORNERS OF

THE RECESS

7.
CYLINDER

HEAD COVER

Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the

four corners of the recesses.

NOTE:

Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718

-003.

Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry

before applying liquid gasket.

Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have

elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reap-

ply liquid gasket after removing old residue.

After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before

filling the engine with oil.

Apply liquid gasket to

the shaded areas.
8.
When installing the cylinder head cover, hold the

head cover gasket in the groove by placing your fin-

gers on the camshaft contacting surfaces (top of the

semicircles).

Once the cylinder head cover is on the cylinder head,

slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the

head cover gasket.

NOTE:

Before installing the cylinder head cover, clean

the cylinder head contacting surfaces with a

shop towel.

Do not touch the parts where liquid gasket was

applied.

Replace the washer when damaged or deterio-

rated.

WASHER

CYLINDER

HEAD COVER

9. Tighten the nuts in two or three steps. In the final step,

tighten all nuts, in sequence, to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft).

NOTE: After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes

before filling the engine with oil.ProCarManuals.com

Pistons

Installation

Before installing the piston, apply a coat of engine

oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.

1. If the crankshaft is already installed:

Guide the piston carefully to prevent damage.

Fit long rubber hoses (about 30 cm (12 in) long) to

the connecting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft.

Install the pistons after setting the crankshaft to

BDC for each cylinder.

INCORRECT

CORRECT

RUBBER HOSES

Remove the connecting rod caps, then slip the

long rubber hoses over the threaded ends of the

connecting rod bolts.

Install the ring compressor, check that the bear-

ing is securely in place; then position the piston

in the cylinder and tap it in using the wooden

handle of a hammer.

Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and

check the connecting rod-to-crank journal align-

ment before pushing the piston into place.

Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque the

nuts to 44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft).
2. If the crankshaft is not installed:

Remove the rod caps and bearings, install the

ring compressor, then position the piston in the

cylinder and tap it in using the wooden handle of

a hammer.

The arrow must face

the timing belt side

of the engine and the

connecting rod oil hole

must face the right side

of the engine.

CONNECTING ROD

OIL HOLE

RUBBER

HOSE

NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-

pressor to prevent rings from expanding before

entering the cylinder bore.

Use the wooden handle

of a hammer to push, or

tap the piston into the

cylinder bore.

RING COMPRESSOR

(Commercially available)ProCarManuals.com

Crankshaft

BEARING CAP BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE

CAUTION: Whenever any crankshaft bearing or con-

necting rod bearing is replaced, it is necessary after

reassembly to run the engine at idling speed until it

reaches normal operating temperature, then contin-

ue to run it for approximately 15 minutes.
9. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder block mating sur-

face of the rear cover, then install it on the cylinder

block.

REAR COVER

Apply liquid gasket

along the broken line.

Do not apply liquid gasket

to O-ring groove.

NOTE:

Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718

- 0003.

Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry

before applying liquid gasket.

Apply liquid gasket evenly, being careful to cover

all the mating surface.

To prevent oil leakage, apply liquid gasket to the

inner threads of the bolt holes.

Do not apply liquid gasket to O-ring grooves.

Do not install the parts if five minutes or more

have elapsed since applying liquid gasket.

Instead reapply liquid gasket after removing old

residue.

After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before

filling the engine with oil.
Installation (cont'd)

6. Tighten the 9 x 1.25 mm cap bolts to the specified

torque.

Torque: 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 Ibf-ft)

7. Tighten the 11 x 1.5 mm cap bolts to the specified

torque.

Torque: 76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

8. Tighten the 10 x 1.25 mm cap side bolts to the spec-

ified torque.

Torque: 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)

Coat the bolt thread and seat surfaces with engine

oil.

9 x
1.25
mm

39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m,

29 Ibf-ft)
11 x 1.5 mm

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m,

56 Ibf-ft)

10 x
1.25
mm

49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m,

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Inspection

1. Check engine oil with the engine off and the car

parked on level ground.

2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip-

stick is between the upper and lower marks.

3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark,

add oil until it reaches the upper mark.

CAUTION: Insert the dipstick carefully to avoid bend-

ing it.
Engine OilProCarManuals.com

The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell

you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your car according to this chart:

Ambient Temperature

-20

An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for

improved fuel economy and year-round protection in

the car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your

area is limited to the temperature range shown on the

chart.

API SERVICE LABEL

4.
API CERTIFICATION MARK

Run the engine for more than three minutes, then

check for oil leakage.ProCarManuals.com