1998 ACURA INTEGRA check oil

Steering Column
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. ll
there is noise or if there is excessive plav, replace the
ioint or column assembly.
Check the retaining collar tor damage. lf ir is dam'
aged, replace the retaining coilar.
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules for distonion and breakage.
Replace them as an assembly if they are distorted or
DroKen.
ABSORBING PLATE
COLUMN SALL BEANING
IGNITION SWITCHsee section 23.
Move the tilt lever from the loose position to lock
position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt lever
preload 10 mm (0.4 in) from the end of the tilt lever.
Preload: 70-90 N {7 -9 kgl, 15-20 lbll
lf the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust the preload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position,
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt and remove the stop.
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or right.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position
and install the stop. Check the preload again. lf
the measurement is still out of specification,
repeat the above procedures (a) through (c) to
adjust.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to loosen the lilt lsvel
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
RETAINING COLLAR
AESORBING PLATE
JOINTBEARINGS
PLASTICINJECTIONS
This pan is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic iniectaons.
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SPRING SCALE
TILT LOCK BOLT
17-30
9.8 N.m (1.0 kst.m, 7.2 lblft)
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Power Steering
Gearbox
Removal
NOTE: Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt
off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
l. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page
11-21.
2. Raise the front of vehicle, and support on safety
stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. When the vehicle is equipped with the SBS airbag
system, remove the steering wheel (see page 17-
24t.
5. Remove the steering
6. Remove the steering joint lower bolt, and move the
ioint toward the column.
STEERING JOINTLOWER SOI-T
(cont'd)
19. Install the pulley as shown below, then loosely
install the pulley nut. Hold the steering pump in a
vise with soft jaws.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to damlge tho pump
hou3ino with ths ilws of th6 vies.
Hold the pulley with the special tool, and tighten thepu ey nut.
ioint
Va
20.
PULI.IY NUT6,1 N.m {6.5 kgt m,47 lbf,ftl
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Check that the pump turns smoothly by turning thepulley by hand.
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21.
PULLEY
UNIVERSAL HOLDER
CLIP
17-41

Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
20. Press the bushing into the valve housing using a
hydraulic press and speciai tool as shown.
DRIVER07749 - U)l 0000
ATTACHMENT,32x35mmPress
I07746 - fi)l01(x)
sUSHING
21.Apply vinyl tape to the pinion shaft, then coat the
vinyl tape with power steering fluid.
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VALVE OIL SEALReplace.
VALVE HOUSING
Vinyltape
PINION
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SITEVE SEAL RINGSReplace.8e sure that theseal rings are notturned up, theninstall.
Insert the pinion shaft into the valve housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the valve seal
rings.
Remove the vinyl tape from the pinion shaft.
Seding lip lrce.
17-52
24. Press the pi.ion shafvsleeve into the valve housing
using a hydraulic press as shown.
NOTE: Check that the pinion shaft/sleeve turns
smoothly by turning the pinion shaft with your
hand.

lnstallation
CAUTION: Th€ vehiclo should bs on the ground b€fore any bolts or nuis connectod to rubber mounis or bushings aro
tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off thedirt,oil or gr€ase on the threads before tightening the fasteners.
. The right and left damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is ma.ked with "VL" while the righr
damoer fork is marked with "VR".
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SRZ-L" while the right arm is
marked with "SRZ-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjust the location ot the link with the sus-
pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front ofthe car.
. After installing the suspension a rm, check the front wheel alignmentand adjust if necesssry (see page 18-4).
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 nn64 N.m {6,5 kg{.m, 47Replace.
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilazer markwith end of stabilizer
BOLT
STABILIZER EUSHING
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)Replace.
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m. 16 lbf.ft}
BADIUS ARM WASHER B{SMALL I.D.)
\64 N.m {6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbt.ft) .SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mm83 N.m {8.5 kgI.m, 61 lbl.ftlReplace.
RAOIUS ARM WASHER A{LARGE I.O.I
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLTS14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m {9.1 kgf.m, 66 lbtft)
RS, LS Modebi
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kg,f.m. 16lbtftl
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x I .25 mm22 N m {2.2 kgt'm, 15 lbf.ft)Replace.
14 x 1.5 mm89 N m {9.1 kgf m,66lblft)
SELF-LOC(ING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgf.m,22 lbtftlReplace.Hold the balljoint pin using ahex wrench, and tighten the self-locking nut.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgl.m, 32lbf.ft}
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftlReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT 8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgI m, 16lbf.ft)
STABILIZER END RUBBER BUSHINGSNote the directionof the bushinas.
Replace.Before tightening the self locking nuts, position the ball joint pinat the center of the range in which the pin can be moved with thesuspension under vehicle load.
MARK
SILICONE GREASE
1A-21

Front Damper
FLANGE BOLT10 x'1.25 mm
1.
4.
Removal
Remove thefrontwheels (see page 18-'11).
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts from the
damper.
Remove the flange bolt.
Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then
remove the damper fork.
MOUNTING BOLT{8 x 16 mm)
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. then remove the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Do nol compros3 tho 3pring morc than
nocessary to romovo th€ nut.
DAMPER FORK
FLANGE BOLT
SELF.LOCKING10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
COMPRESSORIlComm.rci.lly .Yrll.blclARAN|CKO T/N MST-580A, T/N 72IX',or aouivalant
Remove the damper by removing the two flange
n uts.
2, Remove the spring compressor, then disassemble
the damper as shown on the neld page.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, exceptthe spring,
2, Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension.
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. lf it
does not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises or binding dur-
ing these tests.
BMKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT(8 x 20 mml
/GS, GSR, Type R Mod6ls: \l8x25mm I
18-22

Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper sp.ing with the spring com-pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Do not compre3s the spring more thannecessary to removo th€ sslf-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x '1.25 mmReplace.
COMPRESSOR:(Comm.rcially.v.il.blol
BRANICKo T/N MST-580A, T/N 72dt, or.quiv.t.nr
Remove the spring compressor, then disSssemble
the damper as shown on the next page.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,both compression and sxtension.
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. lf it
does not (no compression or no enension), the gas
is leaking. and the damper should be replaced.
WOODEN BLOCK
4.Check tor oil leaks. abnormal noises or binding dur-ing these tests.
(cont'd)
18-37

)Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push
on the rear window until its edges are fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the
adhesive is dry.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive ofl with a put-
ty knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the rear window, use a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray
water over the rear window and check lor leaks.
Mark leaking areas and let the rear window dry, then
seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand tor at least four hours at-
ter rear window installation. lf the car has to be used
within the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the tollow-
ing things for two to three days:
a Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
a Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving over
rough, uneven roads).
Rear Window Molding
2.
3.
6.
Replacement
Remove the rear window (see page 20-61), then
move the uoDer seal.
Place the rear window on its surface, as shown, v
a helper holding the rear window.
CAUTION: Avoid setting th6 real window on
edges; small chips may later develop into crac
Cut the inner side rubber ponion O off the moldi
then cut the top rubber portion @.
to.
Turn the rear window over, then cut the outer
rubber portion O of the molding.
17.
'1 8.
Scrape all traces of old molding from the cl
edges of the glass.
NOTE: Be sure to scrape all traces of old
thorough ly.
Clean the rear window surface with alcohol
new molding is to be installed.
NOTE: Make sure the surlace is kept free of
oil and grease.
mold19.
ALIGNMENT MARK
REAR WINDOW
w on ils
cracks.
molding,
side
chamfered
Ing
where
water,
)ont'd)
20-65

Ouarter Glass
Removallnstallation
1.Scrape the old adhesive smooth with a knife to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in) on the bonding
surface around the entire quarter glass opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface ol the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
primer.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water off
the surface.
lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled. use a
putty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive,
then clean the quarter glass surface with alcohol
where adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid s6tting tho qurrtsr glass on its
edges; th€ molding can be permanently dstormed.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
3.
CLIP
(cont'd)
CAUTIONi
. Wear gloves to remove and install the quarter glass.
. Use seat covers to avoid dsmaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the quarter
trim (see page 20-93).
2. Frcm inside the car, use a knife to cut through the
quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
o lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. lf the molding is damaged, replace the quarter
glass, molding and clips as an assembly.
. lf any of the clips are broken, the quarter glass can
be reinstalled using butyl tape.
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTE:
. Check the molding for damage, and replace the
quaner glass if necessary.
. Remove any broken clips from the body.
3.
ADHESIVE