1998 HONDA INTEGRA oil

Driveshafts
Removal (cont'dl
11.
8. Bemove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut. then remove the nut.
urJr rEr rrN BALL JOINT REMOVER,2S mmReplace. OTMAC - SLOO2OO
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end.
or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be
damaged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown on page 18-11, to
separate the ball ioint and lower arm.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage th6 ball ioint
boot.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove. Be careful not to damage the oil
seals when prying with the screwdriver.
12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove the right drive-
shaft from the differential case as an assemblv.
CAUTION:
. Do not pull on the driveshaft. as lhe inbosrd
ioint may come 8p8rt.
. Use care when prying out the assembly, snd pull
it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seal or the intermsdiats rhaft outcr 3e81.
- Left Driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing sup-
port by tapping the inboard joint of the drive-
shaft with a Dlastic hammer.
SCREWDRIVER
BEARING SUPPORT
16-4

Intermediate Shaft
Removal
Drain the transmission oil or fluid {see section 13 or
14t.
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Bemove the three dowel bolts.
Remove the intermediate sh8ft from the differential.
CAUTION: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal
until it is clear ot th6 difforantirl to prevont damage
to thc ditf€rential oil seal.
7. Install the knuckle on the lower arm.
NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball joint.
CAUTION:
. Be careful not to damago the ballioint boot.
. Torque the castle nut to tho low€r torque speci-
tication, then tighten it only lar onough to align
th6 slot whh tho pin hols. Do not align the nut
by loosening.
,.<__coTTEF PtNCASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m {5.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 36 - t3 lbl.ft)
Beplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
8. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
9. Installthe front wheel with the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
FRONT WHEELWH€EL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgt m,80lbf ft)
10.
NUT 22 x '1.5 mm181 N m 118.5 kgl.m, 134lbtftlNOTE: After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulderagainst the driveshatt.
Tighten the flange bolts and the new self-locking
nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
Refill the transmission with recommended oil or
fluid (see section 13 or 14).
11.
12. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see page 18-4).
INTERMCOIATE SHAFT
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lntermediate Shaft
Reassembly (cont'dl
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2,0-3.5 g (0.07 -0.12 ozl
Install the
groove.
Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-
mediate shaft.
Install the outer seal into the boaring support using
the special tools.
NOTE: Install the seal flush with the bearing sup-
pon
lnstallation
1. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the dif-
ferential,
CAUTTON: Hold the interm€diate shaft horizontal
to prev€nt damage to the diff6rential oil soal.
2. Installthe three dowel bolts, then tighten them.
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ATTACHMENT,40 x q) mm l.D.07LAD - PW50601
DOWEL AOLTS'10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m,29lbtftl
new ser nngin the intermediate shaft
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Pr.3s
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
16-18

Unev€n or rough steering.Adjust rack guid€ (see page 17-21).
It the problem is not corrocted byadjusting the rack guid€, replacethe g€a.box.
Adjust b6ll tension. Ropl6ce theb6lt, it necossary {s€e p€ge 17-20).
lfth€ engine stalls when the wheelis turned while the vehic16 isstopped or moving at low speed.adjust idl6 sp6od (s€e s€ction 111.
ldle spoed low or €rratic.
Check powsr st6oring fuid lovel. lfthe lovel is exceggively low, ch6cktor leaks in the svstem. Add fluidto the sD6cilied l6v6l,
Air in r€gervoir, or check powsr
steering fluid lovel.
lf fluid level is OK, chock O-ringsand seals on both 6nds ot thepump suction hose. and the P/Spump housing mating surfacesand tho oumo shaft oil seal forsuction lgakr. Roplaco parts asn6c6ssary.
Pump b€lt slipping on pulloy(pump stops momentarily).Adiust b6lt t€nsion {s6e page '17-
20) or r6olac€ b€lt.
Chock if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle trav€l is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm', 71 psi) or lesB.Ch€ck the flow control valvo if theno€dl€ trav€l oxco€ds 500 kPa {5kg7cml, 71 p6i). lf the flow controlvalve is normal. roplace the pumpas an assemDtv.
Install the power st66ring pr6s-
su16 gaug6. Close th6 prossure
control valve lully and m6asurethe pump prossure (see page'17-22t.
Ste€ring wheol kicks backduring wide turns.
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Pump noiseGrating noisefrom pump
Pump noise
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Rattle or chattering
Check the flu id level.lf low, fill the reservoir to theproper level, and check for leaks.Tighten or replace as necessary.
Cavitation caused by air bubblesin the fluid.
Check for a crushed inlet hose ora loose hose clamp allowing airinto the suction side of the sys-tem.Tighten or replace as oecessary.
Check the oumo shaft oil seal.
Check the reservoir for cracks.
NOTE: Pump noise up to 2 - 3minutes alter starting in coldweather is normal.Compare pump noise at operat-ing tomperature to another simi-lar vehicle.
lf pump noise is abnormally loud,remove and inspect the pump forwear and damage (see page 17-36).
Tighten or replace the pulley.lf shaft is loose, replace thepump.
17-15

Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully, Oil can leak out of various points, depending on location of the
faulty oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Stoo.ing GearboxReplace the valv€ oil seal fromthe valvo houging.Leaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.
Roplace the valve oil seal fromthe pinion shaft.Leaking trom cylinder 6nd intol€ft ti6-rod boot,
B€place tho cylindgr ond seal onthe gear housing side.
Replaco th€ cylindor end seal onths cylinder end side.Leaking from cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.
Leaking from the thaft upper endsection or pin ongagement sgc-tion ofth6 Dinion shaftRoDlace tho valve bodv unit.I
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Tighten connector. lf it€ still leak-ing. replace th€ lin€, cylinder orvalve housing.
Leaking lrom cylind6r line A or Bconn6ction {Et flare nut).
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinder line A or B.Replace cylinder line A or B.
Tightgn tho connector. ll its stillleaking, r€place the hos€, joint
fitting or valv€ housing.
Leaking from outlet line andreturn line joint fitting on thevalv6 body unit (at flare nut).
17-16

Rack Guide AdjustmentFluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
neceSsary.
CAUTION: Use only Genuine Honda Powel Ste€ring
Fluid-V. Using other fluids such as ATF or othor manu-
laclurer's power ste€ring fluid will damag€ the systom.
SYSTEM CAPACIW:
B18Gl ongine:
1.06lit€r (1.12 US. qt,0.93 lmp.qt)
Excopt 8l8Cl ongino:
1.0 lher (r.06 US. qt.0.88 imp.qtl
at disa$ombly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.,0 liter {0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmp.qt}
LEVEL LINE
LEVEL LINE
Raise the reservoir and disconnect the return hose
that goes to the oil cooler.
Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill thq fluid on lhe
body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid al onc€.
Start the engine. let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine. Discard the fluid.
2.
RETURN HOSE{From the oilcooler)
4. Reinstallthe return hose on the reservoir.
5. Fill the reservoir to the uDDer level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
from the system,
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not lill the reservoir boyond thc
upper level line.
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4.
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the spe-
cialtool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the
spring and seats against the rack guide, then loosen
it.
Retighten ihe rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (0.4
kgf.m, 2.9 lbi.ft), then back it ofl to specified angle.
Speciliad Roturn Anglo: 20' Max
Tighten th€ locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
RACK GUIDE SCREW
25Nm{2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf ft)
LOCKNUT WRENCH. ilo mm079't 6 - SA50001
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6.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following inspections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-18).
a Power assist with car parked.
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Steering Column
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. ll
there is noise or if there is excessive plav, replace the
ioint or column assembly.
Check the retaining collar tor damage. lf ir is dam'
aged, replace the retaining coilar.
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules for distonion and breakage.
Replace them as an assembly if they are distorted or
DroKen.
ABSORBING PLATE
COLUMN SALL BEANING
IGNITION SWITCHsee section 23.
Move the tilt lever from the loose position to lock
position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt lever
preload 10 mm (0.4 in) from the end of the tilt lever.
Preload: 70-90 N {7 -9 kgl, 15-20 lbll
lf the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust the preload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position,
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt and remove the stop.
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or right.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position
and install the stop. Check the preload again. lf
the measurement is still out of specification,
repeat the above procedures (a) through (c) to
adjust.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to loosen the lilt lsvel
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
RETAINING COLLAR
AESORBING PLATE
JOINTBEARINGS
PLASTICINJECTIONS
This pan is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic iniectaons.
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SPRING SCALE
TILT LOCK BOLT
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9.8 N.m (1.0 kst.m, 7.2 lblft)
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