1995 ACURA TL key

Timing Bel t
Illustrate d Inde x
NOTE :
Refe r t o pag e 6- 8 fo r ho w to positio n th e crankshaft and pulle y befor e installin g th e belt .
Mark th e directio n o f rotatio n o n th e bel t befor e removin g it .
Do no t us e th e uppe r cover s an d lowe r cove r t o stor e remove d items .
Clea n th e uppe r cover s an d lowe r cove r befor e installin g them .
Replac e th e camshaf t seal s an d crankshaf t seal s i f ther e is oi l leakage .
Refer t o pag e 6- 3 befor e installin g th e timin g belt .
Remov e th e cente r bracke t befor e removin g th e crankshaf t pulle y (se e pag e 6-5 ).
TIMIN G BEL TDRIV E PULLE YReplacement , pag e
Instal l wit h concav e
surfac e facin g out . Instal
l wit h concav e
surfac e facin g in .6-3
TIMIN G BEL T
Inspection , pag e 6- 5
Adjustment , pag e 6-5
Removal , pag e 6- 6
Installation , pag e 6- 8
RIGH T UPPE R
COVE R
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,8.7 Ibf-ft )
PULLE Y BOL T
16 x 1. 5 m m245 N- m (25. 0 kgf-m ,
18 1 Ibf-ft )
Replacement , pag e 6- 3
Do no t us e a n impac twrench whe n installin g ADJUSTIN
G BOL T
10 x 1.2 5 mm42 N- m (4. 3 kgf-m ,31 Ibf-ft )
IDLER PULLE YBRACKE T
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m , 8. 7 Ibf-ft )
RUBBE R SEA LReplac e whe n damage d
o r deteriorated .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m , 8. 7 Ibf-ft )
CRANKSHAF T PULLE YReplacement , pag e 6- 3
LEF T UPPE RCOVER
RUBBE R SEAL SReplac e whe n damage d
o r deteriorated .
O-RINGReplace .
LOWERCOVER
KEY
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Crankshaft

Inspection

Clean the crankshaft oil passages with pipe cleaners

or a suitable brush.

Check the keyway and threads.

Alignment

Measure runout on all main journals to make sure the

crankshaft is not bent.

The difference between measurements on each journal

must not be more than the service limit.

Crankshaft Total Runout:

Standard (New): 0.020 mm (0.0008 in) max.

Service Limit: 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)

DIAL INDICATOR

Rotate two complete

revolutions.

Support with lathe-

type tool or V-blocks.
Out-of-Round and Taper

Measure out-of-round at the middle of each rod and

main journal in two places.

The difference between measurements on each journal

must not be more than the service limit.

Journal Out-of-Round:

Standard (New): 0.004 mm (0.0002 in) max.

Service Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)

Measure out-of-

round at middle.

Measure taper at edges of each rod and main journal.

The difference between measurements on each journal

must not be more than the service limit.

Journal Taper:

Standard (New): 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) max.

Service Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Measure taper

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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 8.0 volts.

Current draw should be no more than 450 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 or , turn the ignition switch to

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

gear should disengage from the flywheel ring gear when

you release the key.

If the drive gear hangs upon the flywheel ring gear, check

for:

• Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction

• Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning

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Power Doo r Lock s
Componen t Locatio n Inde x
REMOT E TRANSMITTE R
Replacement , pag e 23-12 4
FRON T PASSENGER' S DOO R LOC K ACTUATO R RIGH
T REA R DOO R LOC K ACTUATO R
FRONT PASSENGER' SDOOR LOC K SWITC H
DRIVER'S DOO R LOC K
CYLINDE R SWITC H
DRIVER' S DOO R LOC K ACTUATO R
LEF
T REA R DOO R LOC K ACTUATO R
DRIVER' S DOO R
LOC K SWITC H
KEYLES S DOO R LOC K
CONTRO L UNI TInpu t Test , pag e 23-12 2
Descriptio n
This doo r loc k syste m ha s bee n adopte d t o improv e convenienc e an d safety . I f yo u inser t th e ke y i s th e driver' s doo r ke y
cylinder , turn it t o th e unloc k position , and the n pull it ou t immediately , ONLY the driver' s door will unlock . However , if
yo u kee p th e ke y i n th e unloc k positio n fo r on e secon d o r more , AL L door s wil l unlock .
FRONT PASSENGER' S DOO R LOC K
CYLINDE R SWITC H
Test
, pag e 23- 247
Replacement , section 20
Test /Replacement ,
pag e 23-24 9 Test
, pag e 23-24 8
Replacement , section 20 Test
, pag e 23-247
Replacement , section 20
Test , pag e 23-247
Replacement , section 20
Test , pag e 23-24 8
Test , pag e 23-24 6
Replacement , section 20
Test/Replacement ,
pag e 23-249
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Troubleshooting
NOTE: Th e number s i n th e tabl e sho w th e troubleshootin g sequence .
CAUTION : T o preven t damag e to th e motor , appl y batter y voltag e onl y momentarily .
NOTE:
• Whe n th e remot e transmitte r butto n i s presse d th e firs t time , onl y th e driver' s doo r wil l unlock . Whe n th e butto n i s
presse d th e secon d time , al l th e door s wil l unlock .
• Th e door s wil l reloc k automaticall y afte r 2 0 second s i f a doo r i s no t opened , o r th e ke y i s ou t o f th e ignitio n switch .
• Th e keyles s entr y syste m wil l no t loc k th e door s whe n th e ke y i s i n th e ignitio n switch .
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Timing Bel t
Illustrate d Inde x
NOTE :
• Refe r t o pag e 6-1 1 fo r ho w to positio n th e crankshaf t an d pulle y befor e installin g th e belt .
• Mar k th e directio n o f rotatio n o n th e bel t befor e removing .
• D o no t us e th e uppe r cove r an d lowe r cove r fo r storin g remove d items .
• Clea n th e uppe r cove r an d lowe r cove r befor e installing .
• Replac e th e camshaf t seal s an d crankshaf t seal s i f ther e i s oi l leakage .
• Refe r t o pag e 6- 7 befor e installin g th e timin g bel t an d timin g balance r belt .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft ) WASHE
R
Replac e whe n damage dor deteriorated .CYLINDER HEA DCOVE RRefer t o page s 6-35 , 6-3 6whe n installing .
HEAD COVE R GASKE T
Replac e whe n leaking ,
damage d o r deteriorated .Apply liqui d gaske t a tth e fou r corner s o f th e
recesses .
RUBBE R SEAL S
Replac e whe n damage d
or deteriorated .
UPPER COVE R
LOWE R COVE R
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
RUBBE RPLUG
CRANKSHAF T PULLE Y
Replacement , pag e 6- 7
PULLE Y BOL T16 x 1. 5 m m245 N- m (25. 0 kgf-m ,
18 1 Ibf-ft )
Replacement , pag e 6- 7
Do no t us e a n impac twrench whe n installing .
Install wit h concav esurface facin g in .
TIMIN G BEL TInspection , pag e 6- 9Adjustment , pag e 6- 9Removal , pag e 6-1 0Installation , pag e 6-1 1
TIMIN G BEL TDRIV E PULLE Y
Replacement , pag e 6- 7 ADJUSTIN
G BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
KEY6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
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Installation

Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal;

Only key points are described here.

1. Set the timing belt drive pulley so that the No. 1 pis-

ton is at top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark

on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the

V pointer on the oil pump.

POINTER
TDC MARK

(DIMPLE)

TIMING BELT

DRIVE PULLEY

Clean.

2. Set the camshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at

TDC. Align the TDC mark on the camshaft pulley to

the pointer on the back cover.

CAMSHAFT

PULLEY

Clean.
"UP" MARK

TDC MARKS
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.

Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) _ Adjust-

ing pulley Water pump pulley Camshaft

pulley.

NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and

camshaft pulley are at TDC.

4. Loosen and retighten the adjusting nut to tension

the timing belt.

5. Install the lower cover and upper cover.

NOTE: Clean the upper and lower covers before

installation.

UPPER COVER

LOWER

COVER
6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)
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Cylinder Hea d
Illustrate d Inde x
CAUTION :
• T o avoi d damage , wai t unti l th e engin e coolan t temperatur e drop s belo w 100° F (3 8 C ) befor e removin g th e cylinde r
head.
• Whe n handlin g a meta l gasket , tak e car e no t t o fol d it o r damag e th e contac t surface .
NOTE:
• Us e ne w O-ring s an d gasket s whe n reassembling .
• Clea n th e oi l contro l orific e befor e installing .
CYLINDER HEA D BOL T12 x 1. 5 m m98. 1 N- m (10. 0 kgf-m , 72. 3 Ibf-ft )Tightening , pag e 6-3 4Appl y engin e oi l t o th e threads .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m , 8. 7 Ibf-ft )
LONGE R BOL T
CYLINDE R
HEA D
DOWE L PI N
CYLINDE R HEA D
GASKE T
Replace . CYLINDE
R HEA D COVE R
Refe r t o page s 6-35 , 6-3 6 whe n
installing .
HEAD COVE R GASKE TReplace whe n leaking , damage dor deteriorated .Apply liqui d gaske t a t th e fou r corner sof th e recesses , pag e 6-3 6
CAMSHAF T
PULLEY
OIL CONTRO L
ORIFIC E
Clean .
10 x 1.2 5 mm69 N- m (7. 0 kgf-m , 5 1 Ibf-ft )Apply engin e oi l t o th ethreads .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1.2 kgf-m , 8. 7 Ibf-ft )
O-RIN G
Replac e
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
CKFSENSO R
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
TDC/CK
P
SENSO R
BACKCOVE R
CYP SENSO R
KEY
RUBBE R SEA L
Replac e whe n damage d
or deteriorated .
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