1996 ACURA RL KA9 ECU

Transmission Rang e Switc h (A/ T Gea r Positio n
Switch)
Remova l
1. Shif t th e deten t leve r t o th e position .
TRANSMISSIO N
RANG E SWITC H
LOCKNU T
LOCK WASHE RReplace.
DETENTLEVER
CONTRO LSHAFT
2. Pr y th e locktab s o n th e loc k washer , the n remov e
the locknu t an d loc k washer .
3 . Remov e th e bolt s securin g th e transmissio n rang e
switch , the n remov e th e transmissio n rang e switch .
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Transmission
Installation
1. Flus h th e AT F coole r (se e page s 14-19 5 an d 14-196 ).
2 . Instal l th e torqu e converte r securel y wit h a ne w O-rin g
o n th e mainshaft , an d instal l tw o 1 4 x 2 0 m m dowe l
pin s in th e torqu e converte r housing .
14 x 20 m mDOWE L PI N
O-RIN G
Replace .
14 x 20 m mDOWE L PI NEXTENSIO NSHAFT
TORQUE
CONVERTE R
3. Clea n th e extensio n shaf t openin g o n th e differen -
tia l side .
4 . Inser t th e extensio n shaf t i n it s opening , an d appl y
Supe r Hig h Tem p Ure a Greas e (P/ N 0879 8 - 9002 ) t o
th e shaf t splines .
EXTENSIO N SHAF T
5. Plac e th e transmissio n o n a jack , an d rais e i t t o
engin e level . 6
. Attac h th e transmissio n t o th e engine , the n instal l
th e transmissio n housin g mountin g bol t wit h th e
2 6 m m shim .
NOTE : D o no t instal l th e transmissio n housin g bol t
o n th e engin e stiffene r side .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )
ENGIN ESTIFFENE R
12 x 1.2 5 mm64 N- m (6. 5 kgf-m ,
4 7 Ibf-ft )8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m(2.2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
26 m m SHI M
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
TRANSMISSIO N HOUSIN GMOUNTIN G BOL T12 x 1.2 5 mm64 N- m (6. 5 kgf-m , 4 7 Ibf-ft )
TORQU E CONVERTE R
COVER S
7. Attac h th e torqu e converte r t o th e driv e plat e wit h
si x bolt s an d torque :
Rotat e th e crankshaf t a s necessar y t o tighte n th e
bolt s t o 1/ 2 o f th e specifie d torque , the n t o th e fina l
torque , i n a crisscros s pattern . Afte r tightenin g th e
las t bolt , chec k tha t th e crankshaf t rotate s freely .
8 . Instal l th e torqu e converte r covers .
9 . Instal l th e engin e stiffener . Tighte n th e engin e stiff -
ene r 8 m m bolt s loosely , an d tighte n th e transmis -
sio n housin g mountin g bol t t o th e specifie d torque ,
the n tighte n th e 8 m m bolt s t o th e specifie d torque .
SUPER HIG H TEM P
URE A GREAS E
(P/N 0879 8 -9002 )
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26. Instal l th e shif t cabl e holde r o n th e shif t cabl e holde r
base.
27. Instal l th e shif t cabl e cover , an d instal l th e shif t
solenoi d valve/A/ T clutc h pressur e contro l solenoi d
valv e harnes s connecto r an d clam p o n th e shif t
cabl e cover , the n tighte n th e bolts .
28 . Connec t th e AT F coole r hose s t o th e AT F coole r
line s (se e pag e 14-196 ).
29 . Instal l th e AT F dipstic k tub e wit h a ne w O-rin g o n th e
torqu e converte r housing .
30 . Instal l th e hea t shields .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
HEA T SHIEL D
HEA T
SHIEL D
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
31. Instal l th e exhaus t pip e A an d th e thre e wa y catalyti c
converter , the n instal l th e transmissio n sto p collars .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf- m
1 6 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
10 x 1.2 5 mm33 N- m (3. 4 kgf-m ,
2 5 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
10 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,40 Ibf-ft )
Replace . GASKE
T
Replace .
10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m ,28 Ibf-ft )8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
32. Pus h th e secondar y HO2 S connecto r int o th e vehi -
cle, the n secur e wit h th e harnes s grommet .
33. Instal l th e secondar y HO2 S harnes s cover .
34 . Connec t th e secondar y HO2 S connector .
CARPET
HO2S (SENSO R 2 ) CONNECTO R
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Cooler Flushing

To prevent injury to face and eyes, always

wear safety glasses or a face shield when using the

transmission flusher.

NOTE: This procedure should be performed before rein-

stalling the transmission.

1. Check tool and hoses for wear or cracks before using.

Replace parts that are worn or cracked.

2. Using the measuring cup, fill the tank with 21 ounces

(approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushing

fluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any other

fluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluid

container.

3. Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the tank

with compressed air to between 550 - 829 kpa (5.6 -

8.45 kgf/cm2, 80-120psi).

NOTE: The air line should be equipped with a water

trap to ensure a dry air system.

4. Hang the tool under the vehicle.

5. Attach the tank's discharge hose to the return line

of the transmission cooler using a clamp.

6. Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-

mission cooler using a clamp.

IMPORTANT:

Securely clamp the opposite end of the drain hose to a

bucket or floor drain.

TRANSMISSION

DISCHARGE

HOSE

BUCKET
TRANSMISSION COOLER

FLUSHER

Commercially Available

Kent-Moore J38405-A

or equivalent
7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water and

air supplies to the flusher. (Use hot water if available.)

OFF

VALVE

8. Turn on the flusher water valve so water will flow

through the cooler for 10 seconds.

NOTE: If water does not flow through the cooler, it

is completely plugged, cannot be flushed, and must

be replaced.

9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into the

water flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.

10. While flushing with the water and flushing fluid for

2 minutes, turn the air valve on for 5 seconds every

15-20 seconds to create a surging action.

AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgf/cm2, 120 psi)

11. Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, then

reverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush in

the opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.

12. Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with water

only for 1 minute.

13. Turn the water valve off, and turn off the water supply.

14. Turn the air valve on to dry the system out with air

for two full minutes or until no moisture is visible

leaving the drain hose.

CAUTION: Residual moisture in the cooler or lines

can damage the transmission.

15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach the

drain hose to a container.

16. Install the transmission, and leave the drain hose

attached to the cooler line.
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Transmission
Cooler Flushin g (cont'd )
17. Mak e sur e th e transmissio n is in th e position .
Then fil l th e transmissio n wit h ATF , an d ru n th e
engin e fo r 3 0 second s o r unti l approximatel y 0.9 5
(1. 0 U S qt. , 0. 8 Im p qt. ) i s discharged .
18 . Remov e th e drai n hose , an d reconnec t th e coole r
retur n hos e to th e transmissio n (se e nex t column) .
19 . Refil l th e transmissio n wit h th e recommende d AT F
t o th e prope r leve l (se e pag e 14-108 ).
TOO L MAINTENANC E
1 . Empt y an d rins e afte r eac h use . Fil l th e ca n wit h wate r
an d pressuriz e th e can . Flus h th e discharg e lin e t o
ensur e tha t th e uni t i s clean .
2 . I f discharg e liqui d doe s no t foam , th e orific e ma y b e
blocked .
3 . T o clean , disconnec t th e plumbin g fro m th e tan k a t
the larg e couplin g nut .
FILLE R CA PFILTE RCOUPLIN GNUT
O-RIN G
ORIFIC E
4. Remov e th e in-lin e filte r fro m th e discharg e sid e an d
clea n if necessary .
5. Th e flui d orific e is locate d behin d th e filter .
Clea n i t wit h th e pic k store d i n th e botto m o f th e
tan k handle , o r blo w it clea n wit h air . Securel y
reassembl e al l parts .
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ATF Cooler Hoses

Connection

Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler lines,

then secure them with the clips as shown.

2-4 mm
(0.1
- 0.2 in)

RADIATOR

TRANSMISSION

6 - 8
mm
(0.2
-
0.3
in)

ATF COOLER

HOSE

CLIP
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Shift Leve r
Link Adjustmen t (cont'd)
7. Chec k tha t th e hol e i n th e lin k adjuste r i s perfectl y
aligned wit h th e hol e i n th e lin k rod .
LINK ADJUSTE R
Lin k adjuste r
Too Shor tLink adjuste rToo Lon gExac tAlignmen t
NOTE: Ther e ar e tw o hole s i n th e lin k adjuster . The y
ar e positione d 90 ° apar t t o allo w lin k adjustment s i n
1/ 4 tur n increments .
8 I f no t perfectl y aligned , loose n th e locknu t o n th e
lin k adjuster , an d adjus t a s required .
9. Tighte n th e locknut .
TORQUE : 7 N- m (0. 7 kgf-m , 5 Ibf-ft)
10. Instal l th e loc k pi n o n th e adjuster . I f yo u fee l th e
loc k pi n bindin g a s yo u reinstal l it , th e lin k ro d i s
stil l ou t o f adjustmen t an d mus t b e readjusted .
11. Mak e sur e th e loc k pi n i s seate d securel y i n th e
adjuster .
NOTE : Replac e th e loc k pi n i f i t doe s no t sna p ove r
th e lin k adjuste r securely .
12. Mov e th e shif t leve r t o eac h gear , an d verif y tha t th e
A/T gea r positio n indicato r follow s th e transmissio n
rang e switch .
13 . Star t th e engine , an d chec k th e shif t leve r i n al l
gears . I f an y gea r doe s no t wor k properly , refe r t o
troubleshootin g o n pag e 14-10 0 thru 14-103 .
14. Instal l th e cente r consol e (se e sectio n 20 ).
15 . Inser t th e ignitio n ke y int o th e ke y cylinde r o n th e
A/T gea r positio n indicato r panel , an d verif y tha t th e
shif t loc k leve r i s released .
LINK RO D
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Shift Cabl e
Replacemen t
• Mak e sur e lifts , jacks , an d safet y stand s ar e place d
properl y (se e sectio n
1).
• Appl y th e parkin g brake , an d bloc k th e rea r wheel s s o
th e vehicl e wil l no t rol l of f th e stand s an d fal l o n yo u
whil e workin g unde r it .
1 . Rais e th e fron t o f th e vehicle , an d suppor t i t wit h
safet y stand s (se e sectio n
1).
2 . Se t th e parkin g brake , an d bloc k bot h rea r wheel s
securely .
3. Shif t th e transmissio n int o th e position .
4. Remov e th e cente r consol e (se e sectio n 20 ).
5 . Shif t th e transmissio n int o th e position .
6. Remov e th e self-lockin g nu t an d shif t cabl e en d col -
lar , the n remov e th e shif t cabl e fro m th e shif t leve r
link .
CAUTION : Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e shif t cable .
SHIFT LEVE RLINK
SHIF T CABL E
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7.2 Ibf-ft )
SHIFT CABL E
EN D COLLA R
7. Pul l th e carpe t bac k t o expos e th e secondar y HO2 S
connector . Disconnec t th e connector , the n pus h i t t o
outside .
NOTE : Th e secondar y HO2 S connecto r i s locate d
unde r th e passenger' s seat .
BAND
EXHAUS TPIPE A
TRANSMISSIO NSTOP COLLA R
10 x 1.25m m38 N- m(3.9 kgf-m , 28 Ibf-ft )
SECONDAR Y
HO2 S
HARNES S
COVE R
6x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
EXHAUS T
PIP E A BRACKE T
9. Remov e th e secondar y HO2 S harnes s cover , the n
remov e th e thre e wa y catalyti c converter .
10 . Remov e th e hea t shields .
6x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
HEATSHIEL D6x 1.0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
HEAT
SHIEL D
8x 1.25m m22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,16 Ibf-ft )
THRE E WA Y
CATALYTI C
CONVERTE R
10 x 1.2 5 mm33 N- m (3. 4 kgf-m ,25 Ibf-ft )
GASKE TReplace .
lOx 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,40 Ibf-ft )
GASKE T
Replace .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,16 Ibf-ft )
10x 1.25m m33 N- m (3. 4 kgf-m ,25 Ibf-ft )
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