1998 HONDA INTEGRA Workshop Manual

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).
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Replace housing O-rings.It the housing still loaks. roplacethe pump.
Reservoir overfill6d,Pull oft the hose and drain th€reservoir to the proper level.
Air l6ak in suction sid€ ot th€ sys-tem (rgservoir, suction hose,front pump s€al).
Tighton the fitting, lI its still leak-ing, replace the O-ring or outlethose.Leaking at the threaded fitting.
Leaking at the swaged,oint.
Loaking because of damage, de-terioration. or improper assem-Replace or repair as necessary.
Pump outlot line(high-pressure)
Pump suction line{low-pressure)
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Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position and
measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned
without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm {0 - 0.39 inl
lf the play exceeds the service limit. perform rack guide
adiustment (see page 17-211.
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment.
inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as described
on the neld page.
Power Assist Check with
Vehicle Parked
Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-
21) and pump belt tension (see page 17-201.
Start the engine, allow it to idle. and turn the steer
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm
up the fluid.
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the
engine idling and the car on a clean. dry floor. pull
the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires
begin to turn,
4. The scale should read no more than 34 N (3.5 kgf,
7.7 lbf). lf it reads more, check the gearbox and
pump.
ROTATIONAL PLAY

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Steering Linkage and Gearbox
STEERING COLUMNInspect tor loose columnmounting bolts and nuts.
TIE.ROD END BALL JOINTInspect tor faultv movementano oamage,
BOOTInspect lor damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck {or loose joint bolts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMETInsp6ct for damage and deterioration.
STEERING
TIE.ROD LOCKNUTCheck {or loose locknut.
Inspect for loose mounting bolts.GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONSInspect for deterioration.
BALL JOINTInspect for damage and deterioration.See pago 17-61 lor replacement.
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Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Belt
NOTE: When using a new belt, first adjust the deflection
or tension to the values for the new belt, then readjust
the deflection or tension to the values for the used belt
after running engine for five minutes,
Inspection
Attach the soecial tool to the belt and measure the ten-
sion of the belt.
Tension:
Usad Belt: 390 - 54O N {/10 - 55 kgf. 88 - 120 lbf}
Nsw Belt: 740 - 880 N {75 - 90 kgf. 170-2(X)lbf)
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt,
replace it with a new one.
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tension
gauge.
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CRANKSHAFT PULEYBELT TENSION GAUGE07JGG - 001010A
Inspect the pump belt for cracks or any damage.
Replace the belt with a new one if necessary.
Mea3urement without Bah Tonsion Gaugo:
Apply a force of 98 N {10 kgt,22 lbll and measure the
deflection between the power steering pump and the
crankshaft pulleys,
Drllection:
Us.d B6h: 11.5 - 13.5 mm (0.45 - 0.53 in)
New Bsh: 8.0 - 10.0 mm 10.31 - 0.39 inl
POWER STEERING PULLEY
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Adiustment
1. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt to get the proper belt ten-
sion, then retighten the bolts.
3. Stan the engine and turn the steering wheel from
lock-to-lock several times. then stop the engine and
recheck the deflection of the belt.
24 N.m l2.a kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl

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.
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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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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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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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Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Pressure Check
Check the fluid Dressure as follows to determine
whether the trouble is in the pump or gearbox.
NOTE; First check the power steering fluid level and
pump belt tension.
CAUTION: Disconnect the pump outlet hose (high-pres-
sure line) with care so as not to spill the power steering
fluid on the frame and other parts,
1. Disconnect the pump outlet hose (high-pressure)
from the pump outlet fitting, then install the P/S
joint adapter (pump) on the pump outlet.
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07a06 - 001mo1
OUTLET HOSE FITTINGHOSE ATTACHING BOLT11 N.m (1.1 kgt.m 8lbl.ft)
PRESSURECONTROL VALVE
P/SAOAPTER IHOSEI07NAK - SR30124
6 x 1,0 mm BOLT
lP.n ol tooll'| 1 N.m
11.1 kgi.m,8lbtftl
PUMPFITTING
Connect the P/S joint adapter (hose) to the power
steering pressure gauge, then connect the pump
outlet hose (high-pressure)to the adapter.
Install the power steering pressure gauge to the P/S
joint adapter (pump).
Open the shut-off valve fully.
Open the pressure control valve fulli.
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Start the engine and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times to warm the fluid to operating temperature.
Measure steady-state fluid pressure while idling. lf
the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read less than 1500 kPa (15 kgflcm',213 psi).
lf it reads high, check the outlet hose or valve body
unit (see General Troubleshooting 17-101.
Close the pressure control valve, then close the
shut-off valve gradually until the pressure gauge
needle is stable, Read the pressure.
lmmediately open the pressure control valve fully.
CAUTION: Do not keep the pressure control valve
closed more then 5 seconds or the pump could be
damaged by over-heating.
lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read at least 6,400 - 7,400 kPa (65 - 75 kgflcm',924- 1,067 psi). A low.eading means pump output is
too low for full assist. Repair or replace the pump.
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07i.{)6 - (x)l(xrol
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SHUT.OFF VAI.VE
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Fluid Leakage Inspection
BOOTCheck for Ieaks.
GEARBOX and VALVE BOoY UNITCheck tor leaks at the mating surfaceand Ilare nut connections,
PUMP ASSEMBLYCheck Ior leaks at the pumD
seal, inlet and outlet fittings.
Inspect hoses for damage, leaks,interfe re n ce or twisting,Inspect fluid lines for damage,rusting or leakage.Inspect for leaks at hose andline ioints or connections.
Bl8Cl engineExc.pl 818Cl engine
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