1996 ACURA RL KA9 length

Starting Syste m
Starte r Brus h Holde r Tes t
1.Chec k tha t ther e is n o continuit y betwee n th e an d
brush holders . I f ther e i s continuity , replac e th e
brus h holde r assembly .
BRUSH HOLDE R
BRUSH HOLDE RBRUSH HOLDE R
2.Inser t th e brus h int o th e brus h holder , an d brin g th e
brus h int o contac t wit h th e commutator , the n attac h
a sprin g scal e to th e spring . Measur e th e sprin g ten -
sio n a t th e momen t th e sprin g lift s of f th e brush .
SPRIN G SCAL E(Commerciall y available )
SPRING
BRUSH
Spring Tensio n
29. 1 - 37. 8 N (2.9 7 - 3.8 5 kgf , 6.54 8 - 8.48 8 Ibf )
Starte r Brus h Inspectio n
Measure th e brus h length . I f th e lengt h no t withi n th e
servic e
limit, replac e the brus h holde r assembly .
Brush Lengt h
Standar d (NEW )
18 m m
(0.7 1 in)
Servic e Limi t
10 m m
(0.3 9 in)
BRUS H
NOTE : T o sea t ne w brushe s afte r installin g the m in thei r
holders , sli p a stri p o f #50 0 o r #60 0 sandpaper , wit h th e
gri t sid e up , ove r th e commutator , an d smoothl y rotat e
th e armature . Th e contac t surfac e o f th e brushe s wil l b e
sande d to th e sam e contou r a s th e commutator .
BRUSH HOLDE R
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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

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4. I f th e clearanc e i s ou t o f tolerance , remov e th e 1st -
hol d clutc h distanc e colla r an d measur e it s length .
5 . Selec t an d instal l a ne w 1st-hol d clutc h distanc e col -
lar , the n rechec k th e clearance .
1ST-HOLD CLUTC H DISTANC E COLLA R
6. Afte r replacin g th e 1st-hol d clutc h distanc e collar ,
mak e sur e tha t th e clearanc e is withi n tolerance .
7. Attac h a dia l indicato r t o th e sid e o f th e 2n d gear .
DIAL INDICATO R
3R D CLUTC H
ASSEMBL Y1ST GEA R2ND GEA R
8. Measur e 2n d gea r axia l clearanc e whil e pushin g th e
1s t gea r toward s th e revers e clutc h assembly .
NOTE : Tak e measurement s i n a t leas t thre e places ,
an d us e th e averag e a s th e actua l clearance .
STANDARD : 0.0 5 - 0.1 3 m m (0.00 2 - 0.00 5 in )
11. Afte r replacin g th e 45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer ,
mak e sur e tha t th e clearanc e is withi n tolerance .
9
. I f th e clearanc e i s ou t o f tolerance , remov e th e
45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer , an d measur e it s thickness .
10 . Selec t an d instal l a ne w 45. 5 x 6 0 m m thrus t washer ,
the n rechec k th e clearance .
THRUS T WASHER , 45. 5 x 60 m m
1ST-HOL D
CLUTC H
ASSEMBL Y
1ST GEA R
2ND GEA R
PARKGEA R
THRUS T WASHER ,45.5 x 60 m m
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65. Install the new lock washer in the groove in the

steering rack.

66. Install the steering rack ends into the rack.

67. Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('99 - 01 mod-

els: left end only), and tighten the rack ends with

another wrench.
69. Apply steering grease to the circumference of the

rack end housing.

70. Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot

grooves on the rack ends.

71. Install the boots in the rack end with the tube clamps.

NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straight

ahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal in

length).
68. After tightening the rack ends, stake the four section

of lock washer with a commercially-available roll

pin drift and mallet.

• Place the wood block, then set the lock washer

section of rack end securely on the wood block.

• Be sure the tool is aligned with the stake point

(four dents) of the steering rack end before stak-

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