1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

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Rear Damper
Removal
Remove the rear wheels (see page 18-30).
Remove the damper access panel.
- Sedan only: Remove the trunk side panel (see
section 20).
Remove the two flange nuts.
Hatchback:
DAMPER ACCESS PANEL
10 x'1.25 mm
Remove the wheel sensor wire brackets (for vehicles
with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
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5.Remove the flange bolt on the damper.
Remove the flange bolt that connects the lower arm
to the trailing arm.
7. Lower the rear suspension and remove the damper.
DAMPER
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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)
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Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection {cont'd}
Inspestion
All oxcspt Typo R Models:
DAMPERMOUNTING
Check for
Check Ior weaknessand damag6.
DAMPERRUEBERCheck ford€t6riorationano damage.
DAMPER MOUNTINGCOLLAR
DAMPER
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgf.m, 22 lbt'ft)R6place.
Type R Model:
BUMP STOP PLATE
SELF-LOCKING NUTt0 r 1.25 mm29 N.m (3.o kgt m, 22 lbf'ft)Rep|aco. -.\-.--...\
_____6
DAMPTRMoUNnNG -.-__re
Check fordeterioration DAMPERMOUNnNG -----+,and damag6. @L!AR Ag-
liillffi*"*,--@
DAMPTR MoU.{nNG __-_____*e
DUST COVEBCh6ck for b€ndingand oamage.
DUST OOVER BOOTCh€ck for deterioralionand damage.
MOUNNNG BASE
DAMPEB MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck lordeteriorationano oamage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck for deteriorationano oamage.
Check for weakness,compression and damage.
DUST COVER PLAT€
DUST COVERCheck for bendingano oamage.
DUST COVER BOOTChock for deteriorationano oamage,
AUMP STOP PLAYE
1€')
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q._
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Check for weaknessand damage.
BUMP STOP
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DAMPER UNTTDAMPER UN]T

Reassembly
Installthe damper unit on a spring compressor.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the damper in reverse order of disassem-
bly except the damper mounting washer and self-locking nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring andspring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:lComm.rci.llv availabls)BRANICKO T/N MST.58OA, T/N 7200,or oquivalent
DAMPER MOUNTTNG
a
a
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Compress the damper spring with the spring com-pressor.
lnstall 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 kstm.22 lbl.ft)Replace.

Rear Damper
Lower the rear suspension and position the damper
with the welded nut pointed toward the front of the
vehicle.
DAMPER
2. Loosely install the two flange nuts.
Hatchback:Sedan:
lnstallation
. ',.?7,:..r9\,ir '..
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FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mmTighten these nuts in step 7 on the next page.
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3. Install the wheel sensor wire bracket.
NOTE: Be careful when installing the sensors to
avoid twisting wires.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor iack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The floor jack must be securely posi-
tionod or personal iniury may result.
5. Install the damper mounting bolt and the flange
bolt, then tighten the bolts.
NOTE: The damper mounting bolt and the flange
bolt should be tightened with the damper under
vehicle load.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 m.n54 N.m (5.5 kgf m, 40 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1-25 mm54 N.m ls.s kgf m, 40 lbtft)
6. Tighten the three wheel sensor wire bracket bolts
{for vehicles with ABS).
9.8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m, 7.2 lbtftlBOLTS

1.Tighten the two flange nuts on top of the damper to
the specified to.que.
Install the damper access panel by aligning the tabs
on the panel.
Sedan only: Install the trunk side panel (see section
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36lbl.ft)
10. Install the rear wheels {see page l8-32).
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Brakes
Conventional Brakes ........ lg-1
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............. 19-23

Brakes
Special Tools ............. 19-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Brake system Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ....................... 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. t9-7
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... l9-B
Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-10
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... 19-10
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... l9-1 l
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/1nsta|lation ....................... 19-13
Master Cylinder Inspection ............. 19-14
Pushrod Clearance Adjustment ...... 19-14
Brake Booster Inspection,.............,, lg-15
Rear Brake Pads
Inspeetion and Replacement .......... l9-16
Rear Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 1 g-18
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... t9-18
Rear Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... l9-19
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ... l9-20
Hose Replacement ...................... ..... 19-21
Parking Brake Gable
f nspection and Replacement ,......,.,19-22