1996 ACURA RL KA9 lock

Interlock Syste m
Key Interloc k Solenoi d Tes t
1. Remov e th e dashboar d lowe r cove r an d kne e bol -
ste r (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Disconnec t th e 8 P connecto r fro m th e mai n wir e
harness .
CONNECTO RHOLDER
3. Chec k fo r continuit y betwee n th e terminal s i n eac h
ke y positio n accordin g t o th e table .
Wire sid e o f femal e terminal s
4. Chec k tha t th e ke y canno t b e remove d wit h powe r an d
groun d connecte d to th e No . 4 an d No . 8 terminals .
• I f th e ke y canno t b e removed , th e ke y interloc k sole -
noi d is OK .
• I f th e ke y can be removed , replac e th e steerin g
loc k assembl y (th e interloc k solenoi d is no t avail -
abl e separately) .
Shift Loc k Solenoi d Tes t
1. Remov e th e cente r consol e (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Disconnec t th e shif t loc k solenoi d 2 P connector .
RELEASE LEVE R
SHIR LOC K SOLENOI D
2 P CONNECTO R
Wir e sid e o f
femal e terminal s
3. Connec t batter y powe r t o th e No . 1 termina l (+ ) an d
to th e No . 2 termina l (- ) o f th e solenoi d momentarily .
NOTE:
• D o no t connec t powe r t o th e No . 2 (- ) termina l
(revers e polarity ) o r yo u wil l damag e th e diod e
insid e th e solenoid .
• Mak e sur e ther e i s clearanc e betwee n th e sto p
pi n an d bas e bracke t whe n th e solenoi d i s O N
and OFF .
4. Chec k tha t th e shif t loc k release s whe n th e releas e
leve r i s pushed , an d tha t i t lock s whe n th e leve r i s
released .
5. I f th e solenoi d doe s no t work , replac e it .
IGNITIO N SWITC H 8 P CONNECTO R
8PCONNECTO R
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Interlock Syste m
Shift Loc k Solenoi d Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e cente r consol e an d shif t leve r kno b (se e
sectio n 20 ).
2 . Disconnec t th e connector s fro m th e shif t loc k sole -
noi d an d par k pi n switch .
3. Remov e th e tw o locknut s an d throug h bolts , the n
remov e th e A/ T gea r positio n panel .
SHIFT LEVE R
KNO B
RUBBER GROMME T
A/ T GEA R POSITIO N
PANE L
COLLA R
THROUG H
BOLT S
LOCKNUTS
6 x 1. 0 m m8 N- m (0. 8 kgf-m ,
6 Ibf-ft )
4. Remov e th e tw o mountin g bolts , the n remov e th e
shif t loc k solenoid .
6 x 1. 0 m m8 N- m (0. 8 kgf- m
6 Ibf-ft )
SHIF T LOC K
SOLENOI D
SHIFT LOC K
STO P
5. Instal l th e shif t loc k solenoi d i n th e revers e orde r o f
removal .
NOTE : Mak e sur e ther e i s clearanc e betwee n th e
sto p pi n an d bas e bracke t whe n th e solenoi d i s O N
and OFF .
SOLENOI DON
STO P PI N
SOLENOI D
OFF
CLEARANC E
BASE BRACKET
CLEARANC E
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NOTES
A Flus h th e AT P coole r an d coole r lin e (se e pag e 14-19 5 an d 14-196 ).
B Se t idl e rp m in gea r t o specifie d idl e speed . I f stil l n o good , adjus t moto r mount s a s outline d i n engin e
sectio n o f servic e manual .
C I f th e larg e clutc h pisto n O-rin g i s broken , inspec t th e pisto n groov e fo r roug h machining .
D I f th e clutc h pac k i s seize d o r i s excessivel y worn , inspec t th e othe r clutche s fo r wea r an d chec k th e orific e
contro l valve s an d throttl e valv e fo r fre e movement .
E I f throttl e valv e i s stuck , inspec t th e clutche s fo r wear .
G I f th e 1- 2 shif t valv e i s stuc k closed , th e transmissio n wil l no t upshift . I f stuc k open , th e transmissio n ha s
n o 1s t gear .
H I f th e 4- 3 shif t timin g valv e i s stuck , inspec t th e 2n d an d 3r d clutc h pack s fo r wear .
I I f th e 3- 4 orific e contro l valv e i s stuck , inspec t th e 3r d an d 4t h clutc h pack s fo r wear .
Imprope r alignmen t o f AT P pum p bod y an d torqu e converte r housin g ma y caus e AT P pum p seizure . Th e
symptom s ar e mostl y a n rpm-relate d tickin g nois e o r a hig h pitche d squeak .
L I f th e ATP straine r i s clogge d wit h particle s o f stee l o r aluminum , inspec t th e AT P pump . I f O K an d n o
caus e fo r th e contaminatio n i s found , replac e th e torqu e converter .
M I f th e 1s t clutc h feedpip e guid e i n th e rea r cove r i s score d b y th e mainshaft , inspec t th e bal l bearin g fo r
excessiv e movemen t i n th e transmissio n housing . I f OK , replac e th e rea r cove r a s i t i s dented . Th e O-rin g
under th e guid e is probabl y worn .
N Replac e th e mainshaf t i f th e bushing s fo r th e Islan d 2n d feedpip e ar e loos e o r damaged . I f th e 1s t feedpip e
i s damage d o r ou t o f round , replac e it . I f th e 2n d feedpip e is damage d o r ou t o f round , replac e th e rea r cover .
0 A worn o r damage d one-wa y (sprag ) clutc h i s mostl y a resul t o f shiftin g th e transmissio n in o r posi -
tio n whil e th e wheel s rotat e i n reverse , suc h a s rockin g th e vehicl e in snow .
P Inspec t th e fram e fo r collisio n damage .
Q Inspec t th e revers e clutc h fo r damag e o r wear .
Inspec t botto m o f 3r d clutc h fo r swir l marks .
Replac e revers e clutc h i f wor n o r damaged . I f transmissio n make s clicking , grinding , o r whirrin g noise ,
als o replac e mainshaf t revers e gear , revers e idle r gear , an d countershaf t revers e gear .
I f botto m o f 3r d clutc h i s swirle d an d transmissio n make s gea r noise , replac e th e countershaft .
R B e ver y carefu l no t t o damag e th e torqu e converte r housin g whe n replacin g th e mai n bal l bearing . Yo u
may als o damag e th e AT P pum p whe n yo u torqu e dow n th e ATP pum p body . Thi s wil l resul t i s AT P pum p
seizur e i f no t detected . Us e th e prope r tools .
S Instal l th e mai n sea l flus h wit h th e torqu e converte r housing . I f yo u pus h i t int o th e torqu e converte r
housin g unti l i t bottom s out , i t wil l bloc k th e flui d retur n passag e an d resul t i n damage .
T Hars h downshift s whe n coastin g t o a sto p wit h zer o throttl e ma y b e cause d b y th e A/ T clutc h pressur e con -
tro l solenoi d valv e no t working .
V Adjustin g th e throttl e valv e body , throttl e valve , an d A/ T clutc h pressur e contro l solenoi d valv e i s essentia l
fo r prope r operatio n o f th e transmission . No t onl y doe s i t affec t th e shif t qualit y i f misadjusted , bu t als o
th e lock-u p clutc h operation .
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and Positions

Upshift

Downshift

Lock-up

NOTE:

• Lock-up ON: Torque Converter Clutch (Lock-up control) solenoid valve B turns on.

• Lock-up OFF: Torque Converter Clutch (Lock-up control) solenoid valve B turns off.ProCarManuals.com

Stall Speed

Test

CAUTION:

• To prevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed for more than 10 seconds at a time.

• Do not shift the lever while raising the engine speed.

• Be sure to remove the pressure gauge before testing stall speed.

1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front wheels.

2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and start the engine.

3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.

4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), shift into position.

5. Fully press the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed.

6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in and positions.

NOTE:

• Stall speed tests should be used for diagnostic purposes only.

• Stall speed should be the same in and positions.

Stall Speed RPM:

Specification: 2,250 rpm

Service Limit: 2,100 - 2,400 rpmProCarManuals.com

SHIFT SOLENOI D VALV E A
O-RIN G Replace .
HARNES S CLAM P
A/ T CLUTC H PRESSUR E CONTRO L SOLENOI D VALVE/THROTTL E
VALV E BOD Y ASSEMBL Y
1S T ACCUMULATO R COVE R
2N D ACCUMULATO R COVE R
O-RIN G Replace .
DOWEL PIN STHROTTL E SEPARATO R PLAT E
SECONDAR Y VALV E BOD Y
DOWE L PIN S
CHEC K BALL S
MAI N SEPARATO R PLAT E
MAI N VALV E BOD Y
DOWE L PIN S
FILTE R Replace.
ATP PASSAGE SEPARATOR PLATE
ATF PASSAGEATP STRAINER
SHIF T SOLENOI D VALV E B
SHIF T SOLENOI D VALVE/A/ T CLUTC H PRESSUR E CONTRO L
SOLENOI D VALV E HARNES S
O-RIN G Replace .
DETEN T SPRIN G PI N
DETEN T SPRIN G
DETEN T SPRIN G PLAT E
LOC K WASHE R Replace .
FILTE R Replace .
FILTER S Replace .
CHOKEFILTER Replace .
O-RIN G Replace .
DRAI N PLUG , 1 8 x 1. 5 m m
SEALIN G WASHE R Replace .
ATF PA NATF PA N GASKE T Replace .
DOWE L PIN S
DOWE L PIN S
TRANSMISSIO N RANG E SWITC H (A/ T GEA R POSITIO N SWITCH )
LOC K WASHE R Replace .
LOCKNU T
HARNES S CONNECTO R STO P
SHIF T CABL E HOLDE R BAS E
TORQU E SPECIFICATION S
A/T gea r positio n switc h locknu t
Drain plu g
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TRANSMISSION RANG E SWITC H HARNES S BRACKE T
O-RIN G Replace .
REVERS E ACCUMULATO R PISTO N
O-RIN G Replace .
REVERS E ACCUMULATO R SPRIN G
O-RING S Replace .
REVERSE ACCUMULATO R SLEEV ESNAP RIN G
THRUS T WASHER , 1 4 x 30 m m
NEEDL E BEARING S
REVERSE IDLE R GEA RTHRUS T WASHER , 1 4 x 25 m m
REVERS E IDLE R GEA R SHAF T
DOWE L PI N
REVERS E IDLE R GEA R SHAF T HOLDE R
SEALIN G BOLT , 3 4 x 1. 5 m m
SNA P RIN G
1ST-HOL D ACCUMULATO R SLEEV E
O-RIN G Replace .
1ST-HOL D ACCUMULATO R SPRIN G
1ST-HOL D ACCUMULATO R PISTO N
O-RIN G Replace .
REAR COVE R2ND CLUTC H FEE D PIP E
O-RING S Replace .
FEE D PIP E GUID E
SNA P RIN G
REVERS E CLUTC H FEE D PIP E
O-RING S Replace .
FEE D PIP E GUID E
O-RIN G Replace .
AT F FEE D GUID E
SNA P RIN G
ATF FEE D PIP EATF FEE D PIP EO-RIN G Replace .ATF FEE D PIP EREA R COVE R GASKE T Replace .
DOWE L PIN S
MAINSHAF T LOCKNUT , 2 4 x 1.2 5 m m
Replace .WASHER , 2 4 m m Replace .
BAL L BEARIN G
MAINSHAF T REVERS E GEA R
MAINSHAF T REVERS E GEA R DISTANC E COLLA R
CONICA L SPRIN G WASHER , 2 8 m m
Replace .2ND CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y
O-RINGS Replace .THRUST WASHER , 2 9 m m
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
MAINSHAF T 2N D GEA R
NEEDL E BEARIN G
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
MAINSHAF T 2N D GEA R COLLA R
COUNTERSHAF T LOCKNUT , 2 4 x 1.2 5 m m
Replace .WASHER , 2 4 m m Replace .
BAL L BEARIN G
THRUS T WASHER , 2 5 m m
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
COUNTERSHAF T REVERS E GEA R
THRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN G
NEEDL E BEARIN G
COUNTERSHAF T REVERS E GEA R COLLA R
REVERS E CLUTC H ASSEMBL Y
O-RING S Replace .
CONICA L SPRIN G WASHER , 2 9 m m
Replace .REVERS E CLUTC H DISTANC E COLLA RPARK GEA RTHRUS T NEEDL E BEARIN GTHRUST WASHER , 45. 5 x 60 m m Selectiv e par t
NEEDL E BEARING S
2N D GEA R ONE-WA Y CLUTC H
COUNTERSHAF T 2N D GEA R
BAL L BEARIN G
SNA P RIN G
ONE-WA Y CLUTC H HU B
PAR K PAW L SHAF T SLEEV E
PARK PAW LPARK PAW L SPRIN G
PAR K PAW L SHAF T
LOCK PLAT E Replace .PARK RO D HOLDE RPARK RO D GUID E
AT F COOLE R LINE S
SEALIN G WASHER S Replace .
LIN E BOL T
TRANSMISSIO N SUB-HARNES SATF DIPSTIC K
AT F DIPSTIC K TUB E
BREATHE R TUBE/HOS E
O-RIN G Replace .
WASHER , 3 4 m m Replace .
'9 6 (M5D A - 1026239- ) - 0 1 model s
TORQU E SPECIFICATION S
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REGULATOR VALV E BOD Y
O-RIN G Replace .
STATO R SHAF T
STO P SHAF T
DOWE L PIN S
REGULATO R SEPARATO R PLAT E
FILTE R Replace .
AT P PUM P BOD Y
AT F PUM P DRIVE N GEA R SHAF T
AT F PUM P DRIVE N GEA R
AT F PUM P DRIV E GEA R
TORQU E CONVERTE R CHEC K VALV E
TORQU E CONVERTE R CHEC K VALV E SPRIN G
AT F FEE D PIPE , 1 0 x 60 m m
AT F FEE D PIPES , 8 x 57. 5 m m
AT F FEE D PIPES , 8 x 4 0 m m
ACCUMULATO R COVE R
DOWEL PIN SACCUMULATO R BOD YDOWE L PIN STORQU E CONVERTE R HOUSIN G SEPARATO R PLAT E
TORQU E CONVERTE R HOUSIN G
TORQU E CONVERTE R HOUSIN G COUNTERSHAF T
BEARIN G
AT F GUID E PLAT E
TORQU E CONVERTE R CLUTC H (LOCK-U P CONTROL )
SOLENOI D VALV E CONNECTO R BRACKE T
TORQU E CONVERTE R CLUTC H (LOCK-U P CONTROL )
SOLENOI D VALV E ASSEMBL Y
TORQU E CONVERTE R CLUTC H (LOCK-U P CONTROL )
SOLENOI D FILTER/GASKE T
Replace .
TORQU E CONVERTE R HOUSIN G MAINSHAF T
BEARIN G
MAINSHAF T OI L SEA L Replace .
TORQUE SPECIFICATION S
Special Bol t
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