1998 ACURA INTEGRA mount

Install and tighten the gearbox mounting bolts.
NOTE: After installing the gearbox, check the air
tube connections for interference with adjacent
parts.
58 N.m 15.9 kgl.m, 43 lbf.ftl
Connect the power steering fluid lines to the valve
body unit.
7.
38 N.m {3.9 kgt m, 28 lbf.ftl
RETURN HOSE
PUMP OUTI.TY HOSE(High-pressure)
37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbt.ftl
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Before connecting the steering joint, perform the
lollowing operation.
. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise(approximately two turns) until the arrow mark
on the label points straight up,
Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto the pin-
ion shaft {line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and tighten the lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Connect the steering shaft and pinion with the
cable reel and steering rack centered.
. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt is se-
curely in the groove in the steering gearbox pin-
ion.
o lf the steering wheel and rack are not centered,
reoosition the serrations at lower end of the
steering joint.
(cont'd)
LOWER BOLT22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft,
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Front Toe Inspection/AdjustmentRear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
whesl alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe. and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1.
2.
Check the tire pressure.
C€nter steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wh€els pointed straight
ahead.
Front to6: 0 i 2 mm (0 t 1/16 in)
- lf adjustment is required. go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equrpm€nr,
Loosen the ti€-rod locknuts and turn both tie-rods in
the same direction until the front wheels are in
straight ahead position.
Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on
the turning radius gauge is correct.
After sdjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
NOT€: Reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or
displaced.
TIE-ROD LOCKNUT14 x 1.5 mm
6.
a
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle), Follow
the equiDment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release parking brake.
NOTE:
. Measure difference in toe measurements with
the wheels pointed straight ahead.
. lf the parking brake is engaged. you may get an
incorrect reading.
Rear toe-in: 2 11 mm l1l16 i 1/15 in)
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adjusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms.
Loosen the adjusting bolts and slide the compen-
sator arm in or out as shown, to adjust the toe.
Tighten the adjusting bolts.
ADJUSTING BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
COMPENSATOR ARM
. Example;
A{ter the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2 mm(0.08 inl out of the soecification.- Move the arm so the adjusting bolt moves 2 mm(0.08 inl inward from the position recorded betore theadjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
6a N.m 16.5 kgt m, 47 lbt.ft)
a4 N.m la.s kgI.m, 33 lbf.ft)
18-5

Front Suspension
Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
. Replacc the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuls connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightoned.
o Torque thc castle nut to the lower torque spocitication, then tighten it only far onough to align the slot with the pin
hole. Do not align the nut bv loosening.
NOTE: Wipe offthegrease before tightening the nutatthe ball joint.
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.s ksf.m, 47 lbfft)
FLANGE NUT10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m {5.0 kgtm.36 lbt.frl
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kgtm,22 lbl.ft)Replace.
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m,80lbl.ftl
SELF-LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mm83 N.m {8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ft}
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m {4.0 - 4.8 kgtm, 29 - 35 lbf.ft}
-'-FLANGE BOLTS14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m (9.1 kgl m, 56lblft)
FLANGE NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbtftl
8 mm BOLT22 N.m {2.2 ksnm, 16lb{ ft}
Replace.
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N m 19.1 kgt.m,66 lbl.ftl
FLANGE EOLTl0 x l25 mm4i, N.m (4.4 kgl.m, 32 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT12x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgtm, iU lbfftl
SELF-I-OCKING NUTS
22 N.m {2.2 kgtm, 16lbtftlReplace.
NUT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgt.m,32 lbf.ftl
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 nm181 N.m {18.5 kgtm. 134 tbl.ft)Replace.NOTEi After tightening, use a drifl tostake the spindle nut shoulder againstthe dfiveshaft,29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22lbtttlBeplace.
GS, GSR, Type RModels:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
SELF-LOCKING NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 ksf.m, 16lbl.ftlReplace-
CASTLE NUT12 x '1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgt m, 36 - 43 tbt.ftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT12x 1-25 tnrn64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m, 47 lbf.ftlReplace.
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18-8

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub {cont'd}
lllustrated lndox
Note these items during replacement:
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc'
. BeJore instslling the wheel, clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and wheel'
Type R Modsl:
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm
CAUPER MOUNTING EOLT12x 1.25 fim
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.Replacement, Page 18-14
SPLASH GUARO
LOWER BALL JOINTReplacement, page 18-17SCREW5x0.8mm
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CASTLE NUT12 x 1,25 mmSPINDLE NUT2. x 1.5 mfi
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
WHEEL NUT12 x'1.5 mm
18-10

1.
Knuckle Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of vehicle. and support it with safetystands in the proper locations {see section l ).
B€move the wheel nuts and front wheel.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
Raise the locking tab on the
remove the nut.
spindle nut. then
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts, andhang the caliper to one side.
CAUTION: To pravant accidental damage to thgcaliper or braks hoso, use a shqrt piece of wirs tohsng the c8liper flom the undercarriage.
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm
7, Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear and rust.Inspection, section j9.
8. Screw the two I x L25 mm bolts into the disc topush it awav from the hub.
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to pre-
vent cocking the disc excessively.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage or cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor wire bracket, thenremove the wheel sensor lrom the knuckle (for vehi-cles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-ror.
4.
6.
10.
11.
WHEEL SENSOFWIRE BRACKET
FRONT WHEEL
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
WHEEL SENSOR(cont'd)

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub (cont'd)
Knuckle lnstallation
1. lnstall the knuckle on the driveshaft.
2. lnstall the knuckle on the lower arm and the tie-rod,
then tighten the nuts and install new cotter pins.
CAUTION:
. Be carelul not to damage tho ball ioint boot.
a Torque the castls nut to the lowel torque spgci-
fication, then tight€n it only far enough to align
the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut
by loosening.
NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball joint.
NUT
ri
10 x 1.25 mm4il N.m (4.{ kgtm,32lbf.ftl
On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
as shown.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm49 - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf m, 36 -,|i| lbf ft)
3. Install the knuckle on the upper arm, then tighten
the castle nut and install a new cotter Din.
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m{4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m,29 - 3s rbr.ft)
;
, 'ar
COTTER PIN
18-16
4.Install the wheel sensor with the sensor mounting
bolts (tor vehicles with ABS).
lnstall the sensor wire with the two 5 mm bolts (for
vehicles with ABS).
NOTE: Be careful when installing the sensors to
avoid twisting wires.
6 mm BOLTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7 lbf.ftl
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SENSOR MOUNTINGBOLTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbl.ftl
6. lnstall the brake disc with the 6 mm brake disc retain-
Ing screws.
NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the
mating surfaces of the front hub and the brake disc.
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbf'ftl

Lower Ball Joint Replacement
7.Install the brake caliper with the caliper bracket
mounting bolts.
Install the brake hose with the brake hose mounting
bolts.
CAUTION: Bo careful not to twist the hose more
than ngcsssary.
BRAKE HOSEMOUNNNG BOLTS
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS
12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgf m,80 lbtftl
\9.
10.
lnstall a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
Installthe wheel with the wheel nuts
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
FRONT WHEEL
WHE€L NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgf.m,80 lbtft)22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m 118.5 kgt m, 134 lbl.ftlReplace.
NOTE: After tightening, us€ a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulder againstthe driveshaft.
11. Check the tront wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see page l8-4).
1.
2.
4.
5.
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-11).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage,
replace if necessary.
Install the special tools on the ball joint and tighten
the castle nut.
Position the special tools over the ball joint asshown then set the assembly in a vise. Press the
ball joint out of the knuckle.
07JAF - SH20200
Place the balljoint in position by hand.
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the ball joint in.
BALL JOINT INSTALLER BASE07965 - 5800200
6.
7.
(cont'd)
18-17

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
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