1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Front Suspension
Removal/lnspection
CAUTION:
. Replacs ihe self-locking nuts after r6moval'
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 'l.25 mmReplace.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
Suspension Arms
818 Cl and B18C5
Engin6 Mod.ls:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deterioration and damage.' See page 18 19 for boot replacement.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
SELF-LOCKING NUTx 1-25 mmReolace,
14 x 1.5 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.
FLANGE BOLTS14 x l.5 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mmCheck for deteriorationano oamage,LOWER ARMCheck for damage.LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deteriorationano oamage.. See page 18-22 tor
OAMPER FORKCheck for damage
bushing replacement.
and damage.
STABILIZER ENDRUBBER BUSHINGCheck f or deterioration
-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
OAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18 22 for bushing replacement.
STABILIZER LINK
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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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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
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Disassembly/lnspection
Inspection
All oxcspt Type R Models:
Replace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHERChsck for weakn6ss.
EUMP STOPCheck tor weakness anddamage.
Type R Model:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.rr| (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)SELF.LOCKING NUT \10 x 1.25 mm \29 N.rh {3.0 lgfm, 22 lbtftl \Replace. \
DAMPERRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNNNGBASE
DAMPER MOUNNNGRUBBER
DAMPER MOUNTING COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBAERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTNGRUBBERCheckfordeteriorationano oamage,
SPRING MOUNNNG RUABERCheck for deterio.ationano oamage.
SPRING MOUNTING RUBBERCheck for detoriorationand damage.
Check for weakened, compressionand damage.
DUST COVER PLATE
DAMPEB SPRINGCheck tor weakendcompressionor damago,
Check tor weakness anddamage.
BUMPER STOP
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DAMP€R UNIT
DAMPER UNIT
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Front Damper
Reassembly
Install the damper unit on a spring compressor'
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the damper in reverse order of disassem-
bly except the damper mounting washer and selt
locking nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring and
spring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
61'30'13'
I
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
{Commercially available)BBANICKO T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,or equivalentSPRING LOWER SEAT
ALIGNINGTAB
GfL
lr
rl
I
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Compress the damper spring with the sprlng com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kgt.m, 22 lbI.ft)Replace.

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
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Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
. Replace the solt.locking nut after removal.
. The vohicle should be on th€ ground beto.6 any bolts or nu$ connected to lubber mounts or bushings are tight€ned.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m {4.0 kgl.m,29lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kg,f.m, 40
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
I mm BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf.ft)
FLANGE NUT10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m,35lbtft)
FLANGE SOLT12 x 1.25 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgt.m,22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 'l.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgl.m.40 lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTI x 1.25 mmTyp6 R: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m,22 lbtft)Except Typ6 R: 22 N.m 12.2l'gl'rn,2.lbiftl
FLANGE SOLT10 r L25 mm5,1N.m (5.5 kg{.m, .0 lbf.ftl
CALIPER BRACKET10 x 1,25 mm56 N.m (5.6 kgf.m. 41 lbl.ftl
NUT
MOUNTING
39 N.m 14.0 kgl m,29 lbtftl
BOLT
22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134lbf.ft}Replace,NOTE: After tightening, use a drift rostake the spandle nut shoulder againstthe spjndle.64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
EOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm54 N m 15.5 kgt m, 40 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTIFLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbf.ft,
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Hub Bearing Unit
lllustrated Index
Note the following during installation;
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces ofthe rear hub and the brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and the wheel.
All oxcopt Typo R Modol3:
6 mm FLANGE BOL
SPINDLE22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING
WHEEL12 x 1.5 mm
(cont'd)
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