1996 ACURA RL KA9 steering

STEERING COLUMN NOTICE

TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING

BOLT.

MONITOR NOTICE

NOTICE

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDE

YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED.

DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLE.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUC-

TIONS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'96 - 99 U.S. model

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN

AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE

SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION

'00 - 01 U.S. models

WARNING

CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY PASSENGER

AIRBAG.

MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD

SEATS.

CABLE REEL

CAUTION
DRIVER MODULE

DANGER ('97, '98 models)

DRIVER MODULE

WARNING

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('99 - 01 models)

CABLE REEL CAUTION

INSTALLATION OF THE SRS CABLE REEL IS CRITICAL TO

THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM. REFER TO

THE SERVICE MANUAL DETAILED INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('97 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS

COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND

IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR

PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('98 model)

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F <93°C).

FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-

DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.

FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-

ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES.

IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DRIVER MODULE WARNING

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-

TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-

ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-

MENT.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-

BLE.

PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.

FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION ('99 - 01 models)

SIDE AIRBAG

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT.

DO NOT LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR.

SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SRS
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Steering — Sectio n 1 7
Suspensio n — Sectio n 1 8
Brake s — Sectio n 1 9
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Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22
LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake line (Includes ABS line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Battery terminals

Trunk hinges and latch

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake line joints (Front and rear wheelhouse)

Caliper Piston boot, caliper

Pins and boots

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor

API SERVICE LABEL API CERTIFICATION SEAL
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 brake fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventive

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda power steering fluid*3

Hypoid gear Oil API GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N) 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

Recommended engine oil

viscosity for ambient

temperature ranges

*1: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-

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39. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector, then

remove the A/C compressor. Do not disconnect the

A/C hoses.

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH

CONNECTOR

A/C COMPRESSOR

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

40. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector,

then remove the VSS/power steering speed sensor.

Do not disconnect the fluid hoses.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)
VSS CONNECTOR

VSS/POWER STEERING

SPEED SENSOR
41. Remove the transmission stop collars.

42. Remove exhaust pipe A.

GASKETS

Replace.

GASKET

Replace.

EXHAUST

PIPE A

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,

40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

10 x
1.25
mm

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m,

28 Ibf-ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,

40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

TRANSMISSION STOP

COLLAR

43. Remove the wire harness cover and grommet, then

remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC).

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m,

25 Ibf-ft)

Replace.
GROMMET
WIRE HARNESS

COVER

GASKET

Replace.

TWC

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

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Electrical Troubleshootin g
Troubleshooting Flowchar t — Interloc k Syste m — Ke y Interloc k Syste m
Inspectio n o f th e ke y interloc k sys -tem.
Chec k Ke y Interloc k Solenoi d
Operation :
1 . Disconnec t th e ignitio n switc h
connecto r (8P) .
2 . Connec t th e No . 5 termina l o f
th e ignitio n switc h connecto r t o
th e batter y positiv e terminal ,
and connec t th e No . 4 termi -nal t o th e batter y negativ e ter -
minal .
3 . Chec k th e ke y interloc k solenoi d
operation . A clickin g soun d
shoul d b e heard .
Doe s th e ke y interloc k
solenoi d operat e properly ?
Chec k Ke y Interloc k Switc h Oper -
ation :
1 . Connec t th e No . 8 termina l o f
th e ignitio n switc h connecto r
t o th e batter y positiv e termi -
nal , an d connec t th e No . 4 ter -
mina l t o th e batter y negativ e
terminal.2. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h t o
AC C (I) , the n pus h it .
3 . Chec k th e ke y interloc k solenoi d
operation . A clickin g soun d
should b e hear d whil e push -ing th e ignitio n key , an d n osoun d shoul d b e hear d whe n
releasin g th e ignitio n key .
Doe s th e ke y interloc k
solenoi d operat e properly ?
T o pag e 14-8 5
Possibl e Caus e
Ignitio n ke y canno t b e move d
fro m AC C (I ) positio n to LOC K (0 )
positio n whil e pushin g th e igni -
tio n ke y wit h th e shif t leve r i s in
position .
IGNITION SWITC H 8P CONNECTO R
Wir e sid e o f femal e terminal s
Fault y th e ke y interloc k solenoid .
Replac e th e ignitio n ke y cylinder /
steering loc k assembly .
Faulty th e ke y interloc k switch .
Replac e th e ignitio n ke y cylinder /
steerin g loc k assembly .
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd )
20. Disconnec t th e transmissio n rang e switc h connector ,
the n remov e th e clam p fro m th e harnes s bracket .
CLAMP
HARNES SBRACKE T
TRANSMISSIO N RANG E
SWITC H CONNECTO R
21. Remov e th e lowe r plate , an d reinstal l th e steerin g
gearbo x mountin g bolt s a s shown .
STEERIN G GEARBO X
STEERING GEARBO XMOUNTING BOLT S
Reinstal l thes e bolt s o n
th e steerin g gearbox .
LOWERPLATE
22. Remov e th e shif t cabl e guid e bracke t fro m th e
transmissio n beam .
CAUTION : Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e shif t cable .
TRANSMISSIO N
REA R MOUN T
BRACKET/MOUN T
EXHAUST PIP EBRACKE T
TRANSMISSIO NBEAM
23. Plac e a jac k unde r th e transmission , an d rais e th e
transmissio n jus t enoug h t o tak e weigh t of f o f th e
mounts , the n remov e th e transmissio n beam , rea r
transmissio n bracket/moun t an d exhaus t pip e bracket .
24. Mak e sur e th e transmissio n i s i n position , the n
remov e th e 3 6 m m sealin g bol t an d O-rin g ('0 0
model ) fro m th e secondar y drive n gea r shaft .
NOTE : I f th e transmissio n is in an y positio n othe r tha n
shift int o positio n b y rotatin g th e contro l shaft .
36 m m SEALIN G BOL T
O-RIN GReplace .'00 mode l
EXTENSIO N SHAF T
PULLE R07LAC-PW5010 1
25. Remov e th e extensio n shaf t fro m th e differentia l
usin g th e specia l too l a s shown .
SHIFT CABL EGUIDE
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STEERING WHEE L
Remova l an d Installation , pag e 17-1 8
Disassembly/Reassembly , pag e 17-1 9
DRIVER' S AIRBA G ASSEMBL Y
Removal/Installation , se e sectio n 2 4
Inde x
NOTE :
• I f a n intac t airba g assembl y ha s bee n remove d fro m a scrappe d vehicl e o r ha s bee n foun d defectiv e o r damage d dur -
in g transit , storag e o r service , i t shoul d b e deploye d (se e sectio n 24 ).
• Befor e removin g th e gearbox , remov e th e driver' s airba g assembl y an d steerin g wheel .
• Afte r installin g th e gearbox , chec k th e whee l alignmen t an d adjus t i t i f necessary .
SR S component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e SR S
( sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
Componen t Location s
RESERVOI RFluid Replacement , pag e 17-1 6
Flui d Leakag e Inspection , pag e 17-2 3
POWE R STEERIN G PUM P
Pum p Bel t Inspectio n an d
Adjustment , pag e 17-1 5
Pum p Pressur e Check , pag e 17-1 7
Removal/Installation , pag e 17-2 4
Disassembly , pag e 17-2 5
Inspection , pag e 17-2 6
Reassembly , pag e 17-2 8
POWE R STEERIN G SPEE D SENSO R
Replacement , pag e 17-1 3
STEERIN G GEARBO XRack Guid e Adjustment , pag e 17-1 6
Removal , pag e 17-3 0
Disassembly , pag e 17-3 2
Reassembly , pag e 17-4 0
Installation , pag e 17-5 1
VALV E BOD Y UNI T
Overhaul , pag e 17-3 6 TIE-RO
D EN D BAL L JOIN T
Bal l Join t Boo t Replacement ,
pag e 17-5 3
STEERIN
G COLUM N
Removal/Installation , pag e 17-2 0
Inspection , pag e 17-2 1
Steerin g Loc k Replacement , pag e 17-2 2
Inspectio n fo r Drivin g Positio nMemory Syste m (DPMS), see sectio n 2 3CABL E REE LRemoval/Installation ,
se e sectio n 2 4
IGNITIO N SWITC HInspectio n an d Replacement ,
se e sectio n 2 3
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshootin g
Check th e followin g befor e yo u begin :
Ha s th e suspensio n bee n modifie d i n a wa y tha t woul d affec t steering ?
Ar e tir e sizes , tir e variet y an d ai r pressur e correct ?
Is th e steerin g whee l origina l equipmen t o r equivalent ?
Is th e powe r steerin g pum p bel t properl y adjusted ?
I s steerin g flui d reservoi r fille d t o prope r level ?
I s th e engin e idl e spee d correc t an d steady ?
Hard Steerin g (Chec k th e powe r assis t (se e pag e 17-12 ). I f th e forc e is ove r 2 5 N (2. 6 kgf , 5. 7 Ibf) , procee d wit h thi s troubleshooting .
Chec k pum p flui d pressur e (se e
pag e 17-17 ).
Measur e steady-stat e flui d pres -
sure whil e idlin g wit h th e bot hvalve s full y open .
I t shoul d b e 1,50 0 kP a (1 5 kgf / cm2,
21 3 psi ) o r less .
Check th e flo w contro l valv e (se e pag e 17-26 ).
• Chec k th e valv e fo r smoot h movemen t i n th e hous -
ing.• Chec k th e relie f valv e fo r leaks .
Chec
k pum p flui d pressur e (se e
pag e 17-17 ).
Measur e pum p relie f pressur e
while idlin g wit h th e pressur e con -trol valv e full y closed .
I t shoul d b e 7,80 0 - 8,80 0 kP a (8 0
-9 0 kgf/cm
2, 1,138-1,28 0 psi).
G o to pag e 17- 5
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