1996 ACURA RL KA9 check oil

PGM-FI Syste m
Crankshaf t Position/Cylinde r Positio n (CKP/CYP ) Senso r
The sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0335 : A malfunctio n in th e circui t o f th e Crankshaf t
Positio n (CKP ) senso r 1 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0336 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m of the
Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 1 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1337 : A malfunctio n i n th e circui t o f th e Crankshaf t
Positio n (CKP ) senso r 2 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1336 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m o f th e
Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 2 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1381 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m o f th e
Cylinde r Positio n (CYP ) senso r 1 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1382 : A malfunctio n in th e circui t o f th e Cylinde r Positio r
(CYP ) senso r 1 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1386 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m of the
Cylinde r Positio n (CYP ) senso r 2 .
Th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1387 : A malfunctio n in th e circui t o f th e Cylinde r Positio n
(CYP) senso r 2 .
Proble m verification :
1 . D o th e PC M Rese t Procedure .
2 . Star t th e engine .
I s DT C P0335 , P0336 , P1337 , P1336 ,
P1381 , P1382 , P138 6 and/o r P138 7
indicated ?
Chec k fo r a n ope n in th e CKP/CY P
sensor:1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .2. Disconnec t th e CKP/CY P 8 P
connector .
3 . Measur e resistanc e betwee n
the terminal s o f th e indicate dsensor (se e table) .
I s ther e 65 0 - 85 0
YES
Chec k fo r a shor t i n th e CKP/CY Psensor:Check fo r continuit y t o bod yground o n bot h terminal s o f th eindicate d sensor . CY
P PICK-U P
COI L 2
CY P PICK-U P
COI L 1
Intermitten t failure , syste m is O K
a t thi s time . Chec k fo r poo r con -
nection s o r loos e wire s a t C251 ,
C25 5 (locate d a t lef t shoc k tower) ,
C13 0 (CKP/CYP ) senso r an d PCM .
Replac e th e CKP/CY P senso r (se e
sectio n 6 ).
CKP/CYP SENSO R 8 P CONNECTO R
Termina l sid e o f mal e terminal s
(T o pag e 11-107 )
NO
YE S
NO
CK P PICK-U P
COI L 1CK P PICK-U PCOIL 2
Th e CK P Senso r determine s timin g fo r injectio n an d ignitio n o f eac h cylinde r an d als o detect s engin e speed .
Th e CY P Senso r detect s th e positio n o f No . 1 cylinde r fo r sequentia l injectio n t o eac h cylinder . Th e CKP/CY P Senso r i s
installe d behin d th e fron t camshaf t pulley .
— Th e MI L ha s bee n reporte d on .
— DT C P0335 , P0336 , P133 7
P1336 , P1381 , P1382 , P138 6
and/o r P138 7 ar e stored .
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Fuel Supply System

Injectors (cont'd)

13. Slide new cushion rings onto the injectors.

14. Coat new O-rings with clean engine oil, and put them on the injectors.

15. Insert the injectors into the fuel rail first.

16. Coat new seal rings with clean engine oil and press them into the intake manifold.

17. To prevent damage to the O-ring, install the injectors in the fuel rail first, then install them in the intake manifold.

FUEL

RAILS

18. Install and tighten the retainer nuts.

19. Connect the 3P connector to the MAP sensor.

20. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel rail.

21. Connect the vacuum pipe.

22. Connect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose to the fuel pressure regulator.

23. Install the connectors on the injectors.

24. Connect the PCV valve.

25. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for approximately 2 seconds,

the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check whether there is any fuel leakage.

26. Install the engine cover.

27. Install the strut bar.ProCarManuals.com

Replacement

NOTE: Torque converter clutch (lock-up control)

solenoid valves A and B must be replaced as an assem-

bly.

1. Remove the mounting bolts and torque converter

clutch solenoid valves A and B.

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m

(1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH

SOLENOID VALVES

A AND B

FILTER/GASKET

Replace.

Install in this

direction.

Clean mounting surface

and fluid passages

2. Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of

the torque converter clutch solenoid valves A and B,

and install a new torque converter clutch solenoid

valves A and B with a new filter/gasket.

NOTE: Install the filter/gasket in the direction shown.

3. Check connector for rust, dirt or oil, then reconnect

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Maintenance

Differential Oil

NOTE: Check the differential oil with engine OFF, and

the vehicle on level ground.

1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and

condition of the oil.

WASHER

Replace.

Proper Lever

OIL FILLER PLUG

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)

WASHER Replace.

2. The oil level must be up to the fill hole. If it is below

the hole, add oil until it runs out, then reinstall the

oil filler plug with a new washer.

3. If the differential oil is dirty, remove the drain plug,

and drain the oil.

DRAIN PLUG

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

WASHER Replace.

OIL FILLER PLUG

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)

4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill

the differential with the recommended oil to the

proper level.

NOTE:

The drain plug washer should be replaced at every

oil change.

Clean the drain plug before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.

Oil Capacity

1.05 (1.11 US qt, 0.92 Imp qt) at oil change

1.10 (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp qt) at overhaul

Recommended oil:

Hypoid gear oil

API Classification GL4 or GL5

viscosity:

SAE 90 above 0°F (-18°C)

SAE 80 W - 90 below 0°F (-18°C)ProCarManuals.com

Suspension Arms Removal/Inspection

CAUTION:

• Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.

• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.

STABILIZER END

RUBBER BUSHING

Check for deterioration

and damage.
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

Check for damage.

STABILIZER BAR

Check for bending and

damage.
BALL JOINT

Inspect for faulty

movement and wear.

BALL JOINT BOOT

Check for deterioration

and damage.

KNUCKLE

Check for damage.

LOWER ARM

RUBBER BUSHING

Check for deterioration

and damage.

BALL JOINT

Inspect for faulty

movement and wear.

BALL JOINT BOOT

Check for deterioration

and damage.

COMPLIANCE BUSHING

Do not contaminate the

tapered section with oil and

grease.
DAMPER FORK

RUBBER BUSHING

Check for deterioration

and damage.
LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

Check for damage.

Do not disassemble

as it might deform the plate.
DAMPER

FORK

Do not interchange the

right and left damper fork.
STABILIZER LINK

Inspect for faulty

movement and wear.
BOOT

Check tor deterioration

and damage.ProCarManuals.com

Front Damper

Removal

1. Remove the brake hose clamps from the damper.

BRAKE HOSE

CLAMPS

FLANGE

BOLT

FLANGE BOLT

DAMPER FORK
SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

Replace.

2. Remove the flange bolt.

3. Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then

remove the damper fork.

4. Remove the damper by removing the five flange

nuts.

NOTE: Mark the right and left dampers or store them

separately. Do not confuse them on installation.

FLANGE NUTS
Disassembly/Inspection

Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-

pressor according to the manufacturer's instructions,

then remove the self-locking nut.

CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than

necessary to remove the nut.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

Replace.

STRUT SPRING

COMPRESSOR:

(Commercially available)

BRANICK® T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,

or equivalent

2. Remove the damper from the spring compressor,

then disassemble the damper as shown on the next

page.

Inspection

1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.

2. Push on the damper as shown.

WOODEN

BLOCK

3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,

both compression and extension.

NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it does

not (no compression or no extension), the gas is

leaking and the damper should be replaced.

4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-

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Rear Damper

Disassembly/Inspection

Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-

pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-

tions, then remove the self-locking nut.

CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than

necessary to remove the nut.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

Replace.

STRUT SPRING

COMPRESSOR:

(Commercially available)

BRANICK® T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,

or equivalent

2. Remove the damper from the spring compressor.

Inspection

1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.

2. Push on the damper as shown.

WOODEN

BLOCK

3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,

both compression and extension.

NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it

does not (no compression or no extension), the gas

is leaking and the damper should be replaced.

4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-

ing these tests.
Reassembly

1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:

(Commercially available)

BRANICK® T/N MST-580A,

T/N 7200, or equivalent

SPRING LOWER SEAT

2. Assemble the damper in the reverse order of disas-

sembly except the damper mounting washer and

self-locking nut.

NOTE: Align the bottom of the damper spring and

spring lower seat as shown.

3. Position the damper mounting base on the damper

unit as shown.

Left:
Right:

CUT OUT

STUD BOLT

CUT OUT
STUD BOLT

4. Compress the damper spring.

5. Install the damper mounting washer, and a new

self-locking nut.

6. Hold the damper shaft, and tighten the self-locking

nut.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)
DAMPER

MOUNTING WASHERProCarManuals.com

Compressor
Clutch Inspectio n
Check th e plate d part s o f th e pressur e plat e fo r colo r
changes , peelin g o r othe r damage . I f ther e i s dam -
age , replac e th e clutc h set .
Chec k th e pulle y bearin g pla y an d dra g b y rotatin g
th e pulle y b y hand . Replac e th e clutc h se t wit h a ne w
on e if i t i s nois y o r ha s excessiv e play/drag .
PULLEY
Measur e th e clearanc e betwee n th e pulle y an d th e
pressur e plat e al l th e wa y around . I f th e clearanc e i s
no t withi n specifie d limits , th e pressur e plat e mus t b e
remove d an d shim s adde d o r remove d a s required ,
followin g th e procedur e o n pag e 22-83 .
Clearance : 0. 5 ±0.1 5 m m (0.02 0 ± 0.00 6 in )
NOTE : Th e shim s ar e availabl e in thre e thicknesses :
0.1 mm , 0. 3 m m an d 0. 5 mm .
PRESSUR E PLAT EPULLE Y
Check resistanc e o f th e fiel d coil .
Field Coi l Resistance : 3. 4 to 3. 8 a t 6 8 F (20°C )
I f resistanc e i s no t withi n specifications , replac e th e
fiel d coil .
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