1998 ACURA INTEGRA ECU

Steering Column
Installation (cont'dl
CAUTION:
a All SRS wire harness€s are covored with yollow insu-
lation. B€fors you disconnect any part of an SRS wire
harness. disconnoct the airbag connoctois.
a Whenever the ignition switch is ON (lll, or has beon
turned OFF for less than throo minutos, be caleful not
to bump the SRS unit; ths airbags could accidsntslly
deploy and caus€ damago or iniuries.
a For additionalpracautions, reter to the SRS sub-section
in section 23,
1. Slip the upper end of the steering joint onto the col-
umn shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on the
shaft). and loosely install the upper steering joint
bolt UPPER STEERTNG JorNT BoLT
STEERINGJOINT
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft. Line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft) and loosely installthe lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt, is
securely in the groove in the steering g€arbox
prn ron.
. Before tightening the steering joint bolts, pull on
the steering ioint to make sure that the steering
ioint is fullY seated.LOWER STEERING JOINT BOLT
Fin6ltorque:22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
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Install the steering column with the flange nuts,
then installthe column holder and flange bolts.
Tighten the upper and lower steering joint bolts
loosely installed in steps'l and 2.
STEERING COLUMN
FLANGE BOLTS22 N'm(2.2 kgt'm' 16lbf'ftl
Install the steering joint cover with the clamps and
cllP.
CLIP
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Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Replacement
NOTE:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Add the recommended power steering fluid to the
specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP: (al
. Position the adjustable hose clamps at the points
indicated by (a) in the drawing below.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
CAUTION: Ch€ck all clamps for deterioration or defor-
mation; replace the clamps with new ones it necessary'
HOSE CLAMP: (b)
. Position the hose clamps at the points indicated by
(b) in the drawing below.
. Slide the hose over the line until itcontactsthe stop.
2.5 - 5.5 mm(0.01 - 0.22 in)
RETURN LINE JOINT28 N m 12.9 kg{'m,2'l lbf'ft|
PUMP OUTLET HOSE(High'pressure)
37 N.m (3.8 kgtm,27 lbf.ft)
2.5-5.5 mm
10.01 - 0.22 in)2.0 - {.0 mm
10.08 - 0.16 inl
CYLINDER LINES17 N.m (1.7 kgt m, 12 lbf'ft)
PUMPOUTI.IT HOSE(High-pressure)
11 N.m11.1 kgl.m,8lbJftl
PUMPINLET HOSE(Low-pressurel
RETURN HOSE
Exc.pt Bl8Cl engino
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Power Steering Pump
Replacement
NOTE: Before disconnecting the hoses from the pump,
place a suitable container under the vehicle.
1. Remove the belt by loosening the pump adjusting
bolt, mounting bolts and nuts.
2. Cover the Ay'C compressor with several shop towels
to protect it from spilled power steering fluid,
11 N.m11.1 kgf.m, 8 lbl ft)
PUMPINLET HOSE(Low-pressure)
O.RINGReplace.
ADJUSTTNGBOLT
?UMP MOUt'lTlNG BOLTS2a N.m (2.a kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
t
7.
Disconnect the pump inlet hose and the pump out-
let hose (High-pressure) trom the pump, and plug
them.
NOTE: Take care not to spill the fluid on the body
or parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
Remove the pump mounting bolts, then remove thepump.
NOTE:
. Do not turn the steering wheel with the pump
removed,
. Cover the opening of the pump with a piece oftape to prevent foreign materiai from entering
the oumo.
Connect the pump inlet hose and the pump outlet
hose (High-pressure). Tighten the pump fittings
securelv,
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with
the mounting bolts, nuts and adjusting bolt.
Installthe DumD belt.
CAUTION:
. Mako suro that the power staering belt is prop-
erly positioned on the pulleys.
a Do not gst powor 9t99ring fluid or greas€ on thepower steering bclt or pulley facos. Clesn off any
tluid or grea3a botoro installation
POWER STEERING BEI-T
Adjust the pump belt (see page 17-20).
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page'11.211.
8.
a
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Power Steering Pump
lnspection {cont'd)
5. Submerge the valve in a container of power steer-
ing fluid or solvent, and blow in the hose. lf air bub-
bles leak through the valve at less than 98 kPa
(1.0 kgf/cm', 14.2 psi), replace the pump as an
assembly.
f. AIR PRESSURE
lf the flow control valve tests OK, reinstall it in the
pump. lf the flow control valve still leaks air, replace
the pump as an assembly. The flow control valve is
not available seDaratelv.
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Ball Bearing:
1. Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer race
slowly. lf any play or roughness is felt, replace the
ball bearing.
2. Replace the ball bearing using a press.
Removalln3tall
Pross
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install with thered shielded sidefacing down.
NOTEr Suppon the inner race
with the tool securelY.
Pr€ss
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12.Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool, and
expand the seal rings. Do two rings at a time from
each end of the sleeve.
NOTE:
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Install the resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them.
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool (sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Oo not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compstible.
Align the special toolwith each groove in the sleeve.
and slide a sleeve seal ring into each groove.
NOTE: After installation, compress the seal rings
with your fingers temporarily.
BALL JOINT B(X)? CUP GUIDE07MAG - SLdrlrx,
Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve and to the entire inside surface of the soecial
tool.
SLEEVE SEAL NINGSIZING TOOL0r9?a - sat02n0
Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly.
Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve.
NOTE: Be sure that the seal ringsare notturned up.
13.
14.
to.
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Cutout.
17.Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pin-
ion shaft, assemble the sleeve over the pinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
. Install the circlip with its radiused side facing in,
18. Installthe circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. Then install the seal in the valve
housing using a hydraulic press and special tools as
snown.
CAUnON: Instsll tho valvo oil s€.| with its groovcs
side facing th. tool.
19.
ATTACHMET{T,32x35mm077i15 - (xll01lX,
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring in theoilseal.
(cont'd)

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NOTE; Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high
flash point solvent before reassembly.
5. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old bearing, a plate and a p.ess.
NOTE: Press the wheel bearing into the knuckle
with the pack seal (metal color) toward the inside. Be
careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack seal.
Installthe circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
SCREWS5x0.8mm4.9 N'm (0.5 kgf.m,3.5lbtftl
SPLASH GUARO
7. Install the splash guard and tighten the screws.
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Installthe front hub on the knuckle using the special
tools and a press as shown,
CAUTION: Tako csro not to distort tho splash guard.
pre3s
DRIVER I0??a9 - 0010000 v
ATTACHMENT,62x68mm07746 - 00t0500
SPLASH GUARD
KNUCKLE
FRONT HUB
{cont'd)

Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Remove the boot set ring.
CAUTION: Do not contaminata the boot installa-
tion seqtion with grease.
Pack the interio. of the boot and lip with grease.
BALL PIN TAPERED SECTION
BOOT INSTAI-LATION SECTION EOOT INSTALLATION SECTIONWipe offthe grease,Wipe off the greaso.
3. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin and pack with fresh grease.
CAUTION:
o Keep grease olf ths boot instsllation 3ostion and
the tapored $ction ot ths ball pin.
. Do not sllow du3t, dirt. or othor foreign materi-
als to €nter tho boot.
4. Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securelv, then bleed air.
Install the upper and lower ball joint boot set rings
using the specialtools as follows:
Lower ball joint: Adjust the special tool with the
adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with
the groove on the boot, Slide the set ring over the
tool and into position.
Upper ball joint: Hold the tool over the ball joint.
then slide the set ring over the tool and into posi-
tron.BALL JOINTBOOT CLIPGUIDEUPPER BALLJOINT BOOTio?GAG - SD4(,700LOWER EALLJOINT BOOT:0797/r - SA507q)
BOLTAdlst the depth byturning the boh.
CAUnON: Aftor installing the booi, check the ballpin tspersd 3oction tor gr9as9 contaminaiion and
wipe it if nece$ary.
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1.Loosely install the
aligning tab facing
two flange nuts,
damper on the frame with
inside, then loosely install
the
the
2.Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the front damper in the
damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the
slot in the damper fork.
Loosely install the flange bolt.
Loosely install a new self locking nut with the
flange bolt.
Raise the knuckle with a floor jack until the vehicle
just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The ltoor jack must be securely posi-
tioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the self-locking nut.
Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to
3.
FLANGE NUTS10 x'1.25 mm49 N m 15.0 kgt m,36 lbtft)Tighten to this torque in step 8.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the specified torque.
9. lnstall the brake hose mounts with the brake hose
mounting bolts.
ERAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT18 x 20 mml
/GS, GsR, Type R Models: \lgr25-- ,22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT{8 x 16 mm)22 N.m {2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x L25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgt m, 47 lbI.ftl
BOLT10 x 1.25 mm,|:} N.m {4.4 kstm, 32lbtft}
10. Install the front wheel (see page 18-17).
DAMPER
ALIGNING TA8
lnstallation
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