1998 ACURA INTEGRA suspension

Engine Removal/lnstallation
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34.
Remove the damper {ork.
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints
using the special tool. Refer to section '18 for the
proper procedure.
NOTE: Adjust the tool so the jaws are parallel to
each other.
12 x 1.25 mm
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35. Remove the driveshafts.
CAUTION:
. Do not pull on the driveshaft, the CV joint may
come aoart.
. Use care when prying out the assembly.
Pull it straight to avoid damaging the differential
oil seal or intermediate shaft dust seal.
NOTE: Coat all precision Iinished surfaces with
clean enoine oil.
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Check the following before you begin:
o Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
. Are tire sizes and air pressure correct?
. lsthe steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
. ls the power steering pump belt properly adiusted?
. ls steering fluid reservoirtilled to proper level?
. ls the engine idle speed correct and steadyT
Hard steering (check the power assist, see page 17-18. It the torce is over 34 N (3.5 kgf, 7 7 lbf), proceed with this troubl*hooting l
Abnormalfluidpressur€ (lluid
pressure rs roohish)
Too low reliefpress{ire
Normal line and hos6
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iFaulty valve body unit
Normal Abnormal
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Faulty pump assembly Faulty tlow control valv6
Ch€ck the tegd and return circuit lines and hoso
between the gearbox and pump for clogging and
detormation.
Check pump fluid Pressuro {sespage 17'221.Mgasure stoady-stat€ fluid Pres_sure while idling with the both
valv6Iully opon.It should be 1,500 kPa (15 kgf/
cm,,213 psi) or below.
Normal
Check the flow control valve (seo page 17-37).. Check the valvs Ior smooth movemont in the hous-
Ing.. Check tho reliel valvo for leaks.
Measure pump reliet prgssure
while idling with the both vslveIully closed.It should b€ 6,400 - 7,400 kPa {65- 75 kgt/cm', 924 - 1,067 psi)
Normal reliel pressure
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Go to pags 17-11
17-10

Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Location
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Caster ............... ...... 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Front Toe Inspection/
Adjustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Turning Angle Inspection ................ 18-6
^'heel/Hub Inspection
tBearing End Play .............................. 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Torque Specifications ...................... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub
lllustrated lndex .........,................. 18-9
Knuckle Removal ......................... 18-11
Wheel Bearing Replacement ...... 18-14
Knuckle 1nsta11ation ..................... 18-16
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-17
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-19
Suspension Arms
Removal/lnspection .................... 18-20
lnstallation ......... 18-21
Front Dampel
Removal ................. 18-22
Disassembly/lnspection ............. ..... 18-22
Reassembly ........... 18-24
fnstaffation ............. 1A-25
Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications ...................... 18-26
Hub Bearing Unit
f f f ustrated lndex ................ ........... 18-27
Removal ............. 18-29
lnstallation ......... 18-30
Suspension Arms
Removal/lnspection .................... 18-32
lnstallation ......... 18-34
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-36
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-37
Reassembly ........... 18-39
Installation ............. 18-40

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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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.
18-6

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
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub (cont'd)
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COTTERReplace.
NOTE: Use ball joint remover, 28 mm, to separate the
ball joints from the suspension or tie-rod end.
CAUTIONT Be careful not to damage the ball ioint boot.
Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
Remove the cotter pin from the tie-rod end balljoint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
Apply grease to the special tool on the areas
shown. This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
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'16.
PRESSURE BOLT
Install a 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to
prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
Installthe special tool as shown.
Insert the jaws carefully, making sure you do not
damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing
by turning the pressure bolt.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
BALL JOINT REMOVER,28 mm07MAC - SL00200HEX NUT
NUT10 x 1.25 mm,li' N.mla.a kgf'm,32 tbf ft)
On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
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'17. Once the tool is in place, turn the adiusting bolt as
necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then hand-
tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck the jaws to
make sure thev are still oarallel.
ADJUSTING BOLT
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball ioint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
@ wear eye protection. The ball ioint
can break loose suddenly and scrtter dirt or other
debris in your eyes.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint and pull the ball ioint out of the
steering/suspension arm, Inspect the ball joint boot,
and replace it if damaged.
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