1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Wheel Alignment
Caster
NOTE: For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel
alignment check and adjust the following before check-
ing the alignment.
. Check that the susoension is not modified.
. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with
your hands and move it up and down and right and
left to check tor wobbling.)
Inspection
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment {caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the caster angle.
Casler angle: 1'10't 1"
2. lf out of specification. check for bent or damaged
suspension compohents.
Camber
Inspection
NOTE: Use commercially available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the eouioment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camb€r angle:
Front:
Type R Modal:-0"30' r 1'
All exc6pi Type R Model: -0'10'1 1"
Rear: -0'45' ll['a8l
2. lf out of specification, check for bent or damaged
susoension comDonents.
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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.
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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)
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Wheel Alignment
Turning Angle Inspection
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equioment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the
brake, and measure the turning angle of both
wneels.
Turning angle:
lnward whsol: 36'00't 2"
Outward wheel: 30'30'{rotorencel
lf the turning angle is not within the specifications.
check for bent or damaged suspension compo-
nenrs.
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Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see saction 1).
Remove the wheels, then reinstallthe whe6l nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc in
or outward.
Front/Rear:
Standa.d: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.qr2 in)
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Measure end play at center ofthe hub cap.
lf the bearing end play measurement is
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.
Wheel Runout
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it withsatety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Roar Whool Axial Runout:
Standard:
Stcsl Whoel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inl
Aluminum Whcel: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 inl
Sorvlc. Limit:2.0 mm (0.08 inl
Front End Roar Whod Rldisl Runouti
Standard:
Ste.l Whool: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inlAluminum Wh.el: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 inl
Sorvico Limit:1.5 mm (0.06 inl
lf the wh€el runout is more than the service limit,
reDlace the wheel.
more than
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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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Knuckle/Hub
lllustrated Index
Note these items during installation:
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and the brake disc.o Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and the wheel.
All except Typs R Model3:
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 nn
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.
LOWER EALL JOINTBeplacement, page 18 17
Replacement, page l8-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW5x0.8mm
FRONT HUB@tV,/- ai.1eetL.rotNtgoot/ Y\
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I Reptace.
ICASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 fin
BRAKE OISCReplacement, page 18-1 1Inspection, section 19
6 mm BRAKE DISC RET
WHEEL
(cont'd)
12 x 1.5 m.n
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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
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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)