1996 ACURA RL KA9 lock

Lift an d Suppor t Point s
Lift an d Safet y Stand s
1. Plac e th e lif t block s a s shown .
2 . Rais e th e hois t a fe w inche s (centimeters) , an d roc k th e vehicl e t o b e sur e it i s firml y supported .
3. Rais e th e hois t t o ful l height , an d inspec t th e lif t point s fo r soli d support .
NOTE: Us e th e sam e suppor t point s t o suppor t th e vehicl e o n safet y stands .
FRONT SUPPOR T POIN T REA
R SUPPOR T POIN T
LIF
T BLOCK S
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Floor Jack

1. Block the rear wheels when raising the front of the

vehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rear

of the vehicle.

Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels.

2. Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safety

stands.

3. Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehicle

will be approximately level, then lower the vehicle

onto them.
Always use safety stands when working on or under

any vehicle that is supported by only a jack.

Never attempt to use a bumper jack for lifting or

supporting the vehicle.

Front

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.
JACK LIFT PLATFORM

Rear

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.
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NOTE: Lubricate all hinges, latches, and locks once a year.

In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.

We recommend Honda White Lithium Grease.ProCarManuals.com

GASKETReplace .
EXHAUS T
PIP E A
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T10 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,
4 0 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,
2 8 Ibf-ft ) SELF-LOCKIN
G NU T
10 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,
4 0 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
TRANSMISSIO N STO PCOLLA R
10. Remov e th e fron t moun t mountin g bolt s (se e
sectio n 5 ).
11 . Attach the chai n hois t t o th e engine (see sectio n 5 ).
12 . Remov e th e lef t engin e moun t bracket .
12 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,
4 0 Ibf-ft )12 x 1.2 5 mm64 N- m (6. 5 kgf-m ,
4 7 Ibf-ft )
LEF T ENGIN E
MOUN T BRACKE T
12 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m , 4 0 Ibf-ft )
13. Disconnec t th e starte r cabl e an d BLK/WH T wire , the n
remov e th e starter .
8 x 1.2 5 mm8.8 N- m (0. 9 kgf-m ,
6. 5 Ibf-ft )10 x 1.2 5 mmSTARTE R 4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )CABL E
BLK/WH TWIRE
10 x 1.2 5 mm44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )STARTE R
14. Instal l i n th e revers e orde r o f removal .
NOTE : Whe n installin g th e starte r cable , mak e sur e
that th e crimpe d sid e o f th e rin g termina l i s facin g
out.
Crimpe d sid e o f rin gtermina l
NUT
TERMINA L
15. Ente r th e anti-theft code fo r th e radio , the n ente r th e
customer' s radi o statio n presets .
9
. Remov e th e transmissio n sto p collar , the n remov e
th e exhaus t pip e A .
GASKET SReplace.
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )Replace .
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Planetary Gear Inspection

Check if the planetary gears are worn or damaged. If they

are, also check the condition of the armature shaft gear

and ring gear.

ARMATURE

SHAFT GEAR
RING

GEAR

PLANETARY GEARS
Overrunning Clutch Inspection

Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.

Does it move freely? If not, replace it.
1.

2.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways.

Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in

reverse? If it does not lock in either direction or it

locks in both directions, replace it.

SHAFT

3.

4.
DRIVE GEAR

If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace

the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not avail-

able separately.

Check the condition of the torque converter ring gear

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Charging Syste m
Alternato r Overhau l
NOTE: D o no t remov e th e pulle y unles s th e fron t bear -
in g need s replacement .
T o loose n th e pulle y locknut , us e th e tool s a s shown . I f
necessary , us e a n impac t wrench .
HARNES S
CLI P
BRACKE T
PULLEY
END COVE R
BRUS H HOLDE R
INSULATO R
BRUSH ASSEMBL Y
Inspection, pag e 4-3 1
22 m m BO XWRENC H
10 m m BO X WRENC H
PULLE Y LOCKNU T
11 0 N- m (11. 3 kgf-m , 81. 7 Ibf-ft )
VOLTAG E REGULATO R
RECTIFIE R ASSEMBL Y
Test, pag e 4-3 1
TERMINA L INSULATO R
INSULATOR SLEEV E
REA R HOUSIN G
SPACER
CAUTION : D o no t ge t greas eor oi l o n th e sli p rings .
ROTO RTest, pag e 4-3 2 PULLE
Y LOCKNU T
110 N- m(11. 3 kgf-m , 81. 7 Ibf-ft )
STATO R THROUG H BOL T
STATOR/DRIV E EN D HOUSIN G
Test , pag e 4-3 2
PULLE Y
FRONT BEARIN G
BEARIN
G RETAINE R
Do no t disassemble .
REAR BEARIN G
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Rectifier Test

NOTE: The diodes are designed to allow current to pass

in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direc-

tion. Since the alternator rectifier is made up of eight

diodes (four pairs), each diode must be tested for conti-

nuity in both directions with an ohmmeter that has diode

checking capability; a total of 16 checks.

1.

Check for continuity in each direction, between the

B and P, and between the E (ground) and P termi-

nals of each diode pair. All diodes should have con-

tinuity in only one direction.

2.

If any of the eight diodes fails, replace the rectifier

assembly. (Diodes are not available separately.)
Alternator Brush Inspection

1. Remove the end cover, then take out the brush holder

by removing its two screws.

2. Measure the length of the brushes with a vernier

caliper.

Alternator Brush Length:

Standard: 10.5 mm (0.41 in)

Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)

ALTERNATOR BRUSHES

VERNIER CALIPER

If the brushes are less than the service limit, replace

the alternator brush assembly.ProCarManuals.com

Charging Syste m
Alternato r Bel t Inspectio n an d
Adjustmen t (cont'd )
If adjustmen t i s necessary :
1 . Loose n th e mountin g bol t an d th e loc k bolt .
2 . Mov e th e alternato r b y turnin g th e adjustin g ro d t o
obtai n th e prope r bel t tension , the n retighte n th e
bolts .
Loose rTighte r
ADJUSTIN G
ROD
MOUNTIN G BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m ,33 Ibf-ft )
LOCK BOL T8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,16 Ibf-ft )
3. Rechec k th e deflectio n o r tensio n o f th e belt .
NOTE : Fo r th e powe r steerin g pum p bel t an d A/ C
compresso r bel t adjustments , refe r t o sectio n 1 7 an d
sectio n 22 .
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