1998 ACURA INTEGRA lock

Operational Check
Set the parking brake and block the rear wheels.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
With the engine off, shift the transmission into lstgear,
Rotate either front wheel bv hand and check that
the other wheel rotates in the opposite direction.
lf the opposite tront wheel does not rotste, or if voucannot spin the front wheels at all, the limited slip
differential is faulty and should be roplaced.
Rotating Torque Check
Setting parking brake and block the rear wheels.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in proper locations (see section 1).
With the engine off, shift the transmission into
Neutral.
Measure the rotating torque with a beam-type
torquo wrench in the direction shown, Rotate the
torque wrench morg than two complete turns and
take the maximum reading.
Shift the transmission into 1st gear and measure
the rotating torque again.
Calculate the rotating torque:
Service Limit:
Measur€ment from steD 5
Measurementfrom step 4 =--
For example:
7.8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m)
zg N"ll (03 kgf'ntl = z'ot > z''
Repeat step 3 through 6 for the other wheel.
Replace the limited slip differential assembly if the
rotsting lorque is lower than the service limit.
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Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
Backlash Inspection
1. Place the dilferential assembly on V-blocks and in-
stall both axles.
2. Check backlash of both pinion gears.
Standard lNsw): 0.05 - 0.15 mm {0.(Xt2 - o.(Xl6 in)
3. lf the backlash is not within the standard, reDlace
the differential carrier.
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Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Check the bearings for wear and rough rotation
lf the bearings are OK, removal is not necessary.
1. Remove the ball bearings using a bearing puller'
Install the new ball bearings using the special tool
with a press as shown.
SIDE GEARS
EEABING PULLER(CommerciallY
available)
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DRIVER, 40 mm l.O.07746-0030100

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Driveshafts
Inspection
Drivcshatt Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft tor cracks. damage,
leaking grease or loose boot bands.
lf any damage is found, replace the boot and boot
oanos.
Looso SplineE
Turn the driveshaft by hand and moke sure the splines
and joint are not excessively loose.
lf damage is found, replace the joints if necessary.
Twisled or Crscked
Make sure the driveshaft is not tlvisted or cracked.
Replace it if necessary.
BOOT BANDS
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly,
Raise the front of ca. and support it with safety
stands in the prope. locations {see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
5.
Drain the transmission oil or fluid (see section 13 or
14t.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to drain the transmission
oil or fluid when the left driveshaft is removed.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
6. Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolts.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25
SELF.LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
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Replace.
7. Remove the damoer fork.
Removal
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Installation
1. Install the outboard joint into the knuckle.
Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g {0.02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease
to the whole splined surface of the left driveshaft.
NOTE: After applying grease, remove the grease
from the splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines
and from the set ring groove so air can bleed from
the inboard ioint.
SET RINGReplace.
SET RING
Install a new set ring onto the driveshaft or interme-
diate shaft groove.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
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4. lnsen the inboard end of the driveshaft into the dif-
ferential or intermediate shaft until the set rino
locks in the groove.
INEOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINTReplace.
lnstall the damoer fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper
fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in
the damoer fork.
ALIGNING TAB
6. Loosely install the flange bolts and the new self-
locking nut.
NOTE: The bolts and nut should be tightened with
the vehicle's weight on the damper.
GROOVE
OIFFERENTIAL
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgf.m,32lbtftl

Intermediate Shaft
Removal
Drain the transmission oil or fluid {see section 13 or
14t.
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Bemove the three dowel bolts.
Remove the intermediate sh8ft from the differential.
CAUTION: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal
until it is clear ot th6 difforantirl to prevont damage
to thc ditf€rential oil seal.
7. Install the knuckle on the lower arm.
NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball joint.
CAUTION:
. Be careful not to damago the ballioint boot.
. Torque the castle nut to tho low€r torque speci-
tication, then tighten it only lar onough to align
th6 slot whh tho pin hols. Do not align the nut
by loosening.
,.<__coTTEF PtNCASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m {5.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 36 - t3 lbl.ft)
Beplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
8. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
9. Installthe front wheel with the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
FRONT WHEELWH€EL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgt m,80lbf ft)
10.
NUT 22 x '1.5 mm181 N m 118.5 kgl.m, 134lbtftlNOTE: After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulderagainst the driveshatt.
Tighten the flange bolts and the new self-locking
nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
Refill the transmission with recommended oil or
fluid (see section 13 or 14).
11.
12. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see page 18-4).
INTERMCOIATE SHAFT
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07GAG - SD40200
07JGG - 001010A
07MAC - S100200
07MAG - S100100
07NAD - SR3020A
OTNAG _ SR3OgOA
OTNAK - SR3O11A
OTNAK - SR3O12A
07406 - 0010001
07406 - 0010300
07406 - 0010400
07725 - 0030000
07746 - 0010100
07749 - 0010000
07916 - SA50001
07965 - SA50500
07974 - 6890800 or
07974 - 6890804
07974 - SA50200
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Belt Tension Gauge
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
Attachment, 23 x 25 mm
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
P/S Joint Adapter (Pump)
P/S Joint Adapter (Hose)
P/S Pressure Gauge
Pressure Control Valve
Pressure Gauge
Universal Holder
Attachment, 32 x 35 mm
Driver
Locknut Wrench. 40 mm
Front Hub Dis/Assembly Tool
Cylinder End Seal Slider
Sleeve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Assist (excessively light steering) athigh speod.
Shock or vibration when wheel isturned to full lock.
Steering wheel will not return
smoothly.
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ll the problom is not correcled byadiusting the rack guide, adjustthe front wh66l alignment (see
s6ction 18).
Ch6ck th6 rack guide propgr ad-justment (see pago 17-21).
Check the rack guido lor proper
adjustment (see page 17-21).
Rack guid€ is adjusted properly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replscothe gearbox.Check the belt for slippage andadjust as nec€ssary {s6e page 17-20).
A and B cylinder lines are nor-mal, chgck wheol alignment (se€
section 18).
Whe6l alignment is abnormal,adjust as needod.
It should be 0.7 - 1.2 N.m {7 - 12kgl.cm.6 - 10 lbf.in) or belowwith the steering rack in thestraight ahoad driving position.
wh€el alignment is normal.R€mov€ the gearbox from thofram6 snd measure the pinion
torque on the gearbox.
lf the measurements are out ofsp€cifications. adjust the rackgurd9.
It the problom is not corrected byadiusting the rack guido. r€placethe goarbox.
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Troubleshooting
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Noise and Vibration
NOTEr Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation oI lluid is normal, particularly when the wheel isturned with the vehicle stoooed.
Outlet hose (High-pressure hose)touching the frame.
Right cylinder end seal squeak.
Pump noise, though not loud, from tho valv6 body unit can be heard when turn-ing the steering wheel to full lock in either direction. This is normal. Do not hold
the steering wh6el at tull lock tor more that live seconds wh€n inspecting.
Loose steering shaft connector,tie-rod, or ball ioint.
Check and tighten, or replacepans as necessary,
Column shaft wobbling.Reolace the column assemblv.
Check ihe rack guide tor proper
adjustment (see page 17-21).Adiust, if nec€ssary.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel right and left with the
engine OFF is normal.