1998 ACURA INTEGRA lock

17. Make sure the transmission is in E] position.
Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the engineJor 30 seconds or until approximately one quart isdischarged.
'18. Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the coolerreturn hose to the transmission.
19. Refillthe tiansmission with ATF to the propef level.
FILLER CAP
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can withwater and pressurize the can. Flush the dischargeline to ensure that the unit is clean.
2. lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may beblocked.
3, To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank atthe large coupling nut,
4. Remove the in-line filter trom the discharge side andclean if necessary.
5. The fluid oritice is located behind the filter.
Clean it with the pick stored in the bottom of the tankhandle or blow it clean with air. Securely reassem-
ble all parts.
COUPLING NUT
FILTER
\
IO-RINGORIFICE
14-173

)
I
t
Shift Cable
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
a All SRS wile ham€sses ar6 covcred with yollow insu-
lation. Befols you disconnect any part of an SRS wil6
harness, disconnect tho ailbag connoctors.
a Whenever th€ ignition switch is ON (ll), or has be€n
turned OFF for less than thr€e minutes, be caroful not
to bump tho SRS unit; tha airbags could accidentally
deploy and caus6 damags or iniuri€s.a For additional precautions, .ofer to th€ SRS sub-soction
!@! -u^" sure rrrs are praceq propeny rs€o
ssction 1).
'1. Remove the center console (see section 20).
2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
_llr_8J.ll^/l
@i[ )l
@ll-11---l rr
LOCKNUT7 N.m10.7 kgt.m, 5 lbf.fr)
3. Remove the shift cable bracket.
6 x 1.0 mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbf.ftl
4. Remove the shitt cable holder.
5. Remove the shift cable cover.
6. Remove the control lever from the controlshaft, then
remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing/installing it.
SHIFT CABLE HOLDER
Installthe shitt cable in the reverse order ot removal.
Check the cable adjustment on reassembly {see page't 4-1761.
7.
8.
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m 11.4 kgf.m, 10 lbl.ftl
14-175

Adiustment
CAUTION:
a All SRS wile harnesses are covered with yellow insu-
lation. Belore you disconnect any part ol an SRS wire
harness, disconnect the akbag connectors'
a Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been
tumed OFF tol less than three minutes, be caletul not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries'
a For additionalprecautions, referto the SRS sub-section
SBS MAIN HARNESS(Covered with yellow inslrlationl
$!@ rtl"t . "ure lifts are placed plope y lsee sec-
tion 1 l.
'1. Remove the center console lsee section 20)'
2. Snitt to $ position, then remove the lock pin lrom
the cable adjuster'
LOCKNUT7 N.m10.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf.fl)
t
]H
@
@
@
{l
LOCK PIN
14-176
shift cable
3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectly
sligned with the hole in the shift cable'
CableToo Short
NOTE: There are two holes in the adjuster. They are
positioned 9Oo apart to allow cable adiustment in 1/4
turn Incremenrs.
4. lJ the hole is not per{ectly aligned, loosen the locknut
on the adjuster, and adiust as required.
5. Tighten the locknut to 7 N'm (0.7 kgf'm, 5lbf'ftl
6. Installthe lock pin on the adiuster. lI you feelthe lock
pin binding as Vou reinstall it, the cable is still out ot
adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. [/ake sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
aoJusrer.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
automatic transaxle gear position indicator follows the
automatic transaxle gear position swatch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears'
lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-90 thru 93.
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the shift
indicator panel, verify that the shift lock lever is
released.
CableToo Long
ExactAlignment
\
ADJUSTER

Shift Lever
Disassembly/Reassembly
a All SRS wire harnesses are covered with vellow insu-
lation. Befole you disconnect any part ol an SRS wileharness. disconnect the aitbag connectors.a Whensver the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has beenturned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful notto bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentallydeploy and cause damagg or iniuries.a For additional precautions, lefer to the SRS sub-sectionin section 23.
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,-7 .2 lbl.ltl
SHIFT LOCKSOLENOID
SHIFT LEVER KNOB
5 N.m 10.5 kgf.m,4lbl,Irl
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEGEAE POSITION SWITCHTesting, see Section 23
Apply non-hardeningthread lock sealant.
f, sxrrr rruorcaron- PANEL
PUSH KNOB
\
%
9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt.m. 7.2 lbl.ftl
@>.o"* r,"
-6{stLrcoNEGREASE
_GlSILICONE GREASE
' LOCK PIN ROD
3 N.m (O.3 kgt.m,2 tbt'trl
PARKINGPIN SWITCH
@6CONTROL
SHIFT LEVER
CONTROL SEAL
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m,7 .2 tbl.ttl
)9.8 N.m l1.O kgf.m, 7.2 tbt.ft)12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.fr}
14-177

Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the throttle controlcable, make
sure:
a Throttle cable lree play is correct (see section 11).a ldle speed is correct (see section 11).a To warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture {the cooling fan comes on)
1 . Verify that the throttle control cable is clamped correctly in three positions.
THROTTLEATF COOLERPIPE
LOWERHOSEClamp at the end ofblue tape on the cable.
Verily that the throttle linkage is in the fully-closedposttron.
Loosen the locknut of the throttle control cable at
the throttle linkage.
CONTROL CABLE
LOCKNUTS
14-181
Push in this directron.
Remove the free play of the throttle control cable
with the locknut, while pushing the throttle control
drum to the tull-closed potision as shown.
5. Tighten the locknuts.
6.After tightening the locknuts, inspect the synchroni-
zation and throttle control drum movement.

Differential (81881 engine)
Backlash Inspection
Place differential assembly on V-blocks and install
both axles.
N4easure the backlash ot both pinion gears
Standa.d (Newl: O.O5-0.15 mm (O.OO2-0.006 in)
3. It the backlash is not within the standard, replace
the differential carrier.
Final Driven Gear RePlacement
1. Remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern ln several
steps, then remove the linal driven gear trom the
differential carrier.
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
tnreaos.
10 x 1.0 mm101 N'm 110.3 kgf'm, 74.5 lbf'fll
Left-hand threads
FINAL DRIVEN GEAR
OIFFERENTIALCARRIER
Install the final driven gear by tightening the bolts
in a crissc.oss pattern in several steps.
OIAL INDICATOR
Charnfer on inside diameter ottinal driven gear faces carrier.
\
15-4

Differential (818C1 engine)
Backlash lnspection
Place differential assembly on V-blocks and install
both axles,
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.
Siandard {Newl: O.O5-0.15 mm (0.OO2-0.OOG in}
lf the backlash is not within the standard, replace
the differential carrier.
Final Driven Gear Replacement
Remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps, then remove the tinal driven gear from the
difterential carrier.
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
10 x 'l.O mm101 N.m l'10.3 kgt'm, 74 5lbf'ft)
Left-hand threads-
FINAL DBIVEN GEARChamfer on inside diameterof final driven gear Iaces carrier
Install the final driven gear by tightening the bolts
in a crisscross pattern in several steps.
\
.,
OIFFERENTIALCARRIER
I
15-12

Limited Slip Differential (B18C5 engine)
Description (cont'd)
When roundang a curve
When the vehacle rounds a curye, tne differential allows the outer wheel to rotate a little faster than the inner wheel.
when this takes p|ace. the short and |ong pinion gears rotate, and wa|k around the side gears in the directions
shown. lf, for example. the right shaft is rotated in a counterclockwise direction with the differential carrier held sta-
tionary, the force is transmitted through the right side gear, short pinion gears and long pinion gears to the left side
gear, causing the left shaft to rotate in a clockwise direction. This allows the outer wheel to turn more times than the
inner wheel when the vehicle goes around a turn.
PINION GEARILONG)
When limiting differential action
The limited slip differential acts to limit the differential action when either wheel slips on ice or snow or on turn. This
is done by using the friction created between each gear and differential carrier:"''
(1) The pinions are forced against the differential carrier by the force as they are- rotated and repelled outward.
(2) The ends of the pinion gears are held firmly against the differential carrier due to the side thrust from the heli-
callY cut gears.
CARRIEB
TTFT SHAFT
RIG}IT SHAFT
With the pinion gears locked, the torque applied to the slipping wheel is reduced 8nd the torque delivered to the
other wheel is increased.
tzl
t15-22
RIGHT SIDE GEAR
PINION GEARS