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Engine Electrical
Engine Assembly
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
2-2Standards and Service Limits
Ignition coil Rated voltage
12 V
Firingorder 1342
Spark plug Type (K20Z2) DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Type (K20Z3) DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Gap 1.0 1.1 mm (0.039 0.043 in.)
Ignition timing At idle Check the mark M/T (in neutral),
A/T (in N or P)82°BTDC
Drive belt Tension Auto-tensioner
Alternator Output At 13.5 V and
normal engine
temperature 105 A
Coil (rotor) resistance 20 °C (68 °F) 3.2 4.0
Slip ring O.D. 14.4 mm (0.57 in.)14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Brush length 10.5 mm (0.41 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension 3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.7 lbf)
Starter Output 1.6 kW
Commutator mica depth 0.40 0.50 mm (0.016 0.020 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Commutator runout 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) max.0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D. 28.0 28.1 mm (1.102 1.106 in.) 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)
Brush length 11.1 11.5 mm (0.44 0.45 in.)4.3 mm (0.17 in.)
Compression Pressure Check the engine with the starter
cranking Minimum 930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm , 135 psi)
Maximum
variation
200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm , 28 psi)
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Brakes
Air Conditioning
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
2-19
Parking brake Distance traveled when lever pulled
with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force 8to10clicks
Brake pedal Pedal height (carpet moved aside) M/T 153 mm (6.02 in.) A/T 158 mm (6.22 in.)
Free play 1 5 mm (0.04 0.20 in.)
Brake disc Thickness Front (except TYPE S)22.9 23.1 mm (0.90 0.91 in.) 21.0 mm (0.83 in.)
Front (TYPE S) 24.9 25.1 mm (0.98 0.99 in.) 23.0 mm (0.91 in.)
Rear 8.9 9.1 mm (0.35 0.36 in.) 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
Runout Front and rear 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Parallelism Front and rear 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake pad Thickness Front (except TYPE S)9.6 10.2 mm (0.38 0.40 in.) 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Front (TYPE S) 9.0 9.7 mm (0.35 0.38 in.) 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Rear 8.3 9.4 mm (0.33 0.37 in.) 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a) Capacity of system 400 450 g (14.1 15.8 oz)
Refrigerant oil Type SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01) Capacity of components Condenser 50 mL (1 2/3 fl·oz) Evaporator 40 mL (1 1/3 fl·oz)
Each Line and
hose10 mL (1/3 fl·oz)
Compressor 75 85mL(21/2 25/6fl·oz)
Compressor Field coil resistance At 20 °C (68 °F) 3.15 3.45 Pulley-to-armature-plate clearance 0.35 0.65 mm (0.014 0.026 in.)
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ItemMeasurement Qualification Specification
2-21
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(5-speed)Type Synchronized, five-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 1.880
3rd 1.212
4th 0.921
5th 0.738
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.839
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(6-speed) Type Synchronized, six-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.659
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.765
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION Type Electronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one
reverse three-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.651 2nd 1.516
3rd 1.081
4th 0.772
5th 0.566
Reverse 2.000
Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.562
STEERING Type Electrical power-assisted rack and pinion Overall ratio 13.62
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.65
Steering wheel diameter 360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring Rear Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front and rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size of front and rear tires (’06-08 models) Except TYPE S P205/55R16 89H
TYPE S P215/45R17 87V
Size of front and rear tires
(’09 model) P215/45R17 87V
Size of spare tire (’06-07 models) Except TYPE S T125/70D15 95M TYPE S T135/80R16 101M
Size of spare tire (’08-09 models) T135/80R16 101M
(cont’d)
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3-2Lubricants and Fluids
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
For details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such
as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
A Engine Acura Motor Oil:
K20Z2: P/N CA66808 (5W-20)
K20Z3: P/N CA66807 (5W-30)
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says ‘‘For
Gasoline Engines.’’ SAE viscosity: See chart.
B Manual transmission Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF): P/N 08798-9033C Always use Acura MTF. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the proper additives.
Automatic transmission Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): P/N CA66704 Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
C
D Brake system (including VSA lines)
Clutch system (manual transmission) Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
E F
G H I
J
K Brake booster clevis pin
Clutch master cylinder clevis pin (manual
transmission)
Release fork (manual transmission)
Battery terminals
Fuel fill door
Trunk hinges
Hood hinges and hood latch Multipurpose Grease
L
M Shift cable ends (manual transmission)
Caliper piston seal and boot, caliper pins and boots Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
N Air conditioning compressor Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
O Cooling system Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N CA66688
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A
B
B50 mm (2.0 in.)
45 mm (1.8 in.)
A
FIRST STEP
SECOND STEP
THIRD STEP
(New bolt)
4. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align
the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with
the pointer (B) on the engine block.
5. Set the camshaft pulley to TDC (see step 2 on page 6-21).
6. Install the cylinder head on the engine block.
7. Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B.
8. If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.42 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt. 9. Apply new engine oil to the threads and under the
bolt heads of all cylinder head bolts.
10. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft). Use a beam-type
torque wrench. When using a preset click-type
torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not
overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are
torquing it, loosen the bolt and retighten it from the
first step.
11. After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90 ° per step) using the sequence shown in
step 10. If you are using a new cylinder head bolt,
tighten the bolt an extra 90 °.
NOTE: Remove the cylinder head bolt if you
tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go
back to step 6 of the procedure. Do not loosen it
back to the specified angle.
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Standard: 0.11 0.17 mm (0.004 0.007 in.)
(Example)
Measure reading: 1.93 mm (0.076 in.)
1.93 0.14 = 1.79 mm (0.070 in.) 72 mm Shim
Type Part Number Thickness
13-132Manual Transmission
Mainshaft Thrust Clearance Adjustment (cont’d)
A
07GAJ-PG20130 B
07GAJ-PG20110
11. Zero a dial gauge (A) on the end of the mainshaft.
12. Turn the catch adapter bolt (B) clockwise; stop
turning when the dial gauge has reached its
maximum movement. The reading on the dial
gauge is the amount of mainshaft thrust clearance.
NOTE: Do not turn the catch adapter bolt exceeds
60 degrees after the needle of the dial gauge stops
moving. Applying more pressure with the catch
adapter bolt could damage the transmission.
13. If the reading is within the standard, the clearance is correct. If the reading is not within the standard,
select the appropriate shim needed from the table,
and recheck the thrust clearance.
Subtract the total clearance measurement from the
middle of the clearance standard 0.14 mm
(0.0056 in.)
Select the shim closest to the amount calculated.
For this example, the 1.80 mm (0.071 in.) shim is
best.
14. With oil guide plate M and the appropriate size shim installed in the transmission housing, check
the thrust clearance again to make sure the
clearance is within the standard. A 23931-P21-000 0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
B 23932-P21-000 0.63 mm (0.025 in.)
C 23933-P21-000 0.66 mm (0.026 in.)
D 23934-P21-000 0.69 mm (0.027 in.) E 23935-P21-000 0.72 mm (0.028 in.)F 23936-P21-000 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
G 23937-P21-000 0.78 mm (0.031 in.) H 23938-P21-000 0.81 mm (0.032 in.) I 23939-P21-000 0.84 mm (0.033 in.)
J 23940-P21-000 0.87 mm (0.034 in.)
K 23941-P21-000 0.90 mm (0.035 in.) L 23942-P21-000 0.93 mm (0.037 in.)
M 23943-P21-000 0.96 mm (0.038 in.) N 23944-P21-000 0.99 mm (0.039 in.)
O 23945-P21-000 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) P 23946-P21-000 1.05 mm (0.041 in.)
Q 23947-P21-000 1.08 mm (0.043 in.) R 23948-P21-000 1.11 mm (0.044 in.)
S 23949-P21-000 1.14 mm (0.045 in.)T 23950-P21-000 1.17 mm (0.046 in.)
U 23951-P21-000 1.20 mm (0.047 in.) V 23952-P21-000 1.23 mm (0.048 in.)
W 23953-P21-000 1.26 mm (0.050 in.) X 23954-P21-000 1.29 mm (0.051 in.)Y 23955-P21-000 1.32 mm (0.052 in.) Z 23956-P21-000 1.35 mm (0.053 in.)
AA 23957-P21-000 1.38 mm (0.054 in.) AB 23958-P21-000 1.41 mm (0.056 in.)
AC 23959-P21-000 1.44 mm (0.057 in.)
AD 23960-P21-000 1.47 mm (0.058 in.) AE 23961-P21-000 1.50 mm (0.059 in.)AF 23962-P21-000 1.53 mm (0.060 in.)
AG 23963-P21-000 1.56 mm (0.061 in.) AH 23964-P21-000 1.59 mm (0.063 in.) AI 23965-P21-000 1.62 mm (0.064 in.)
AJ 23966-P21-000 1.65 mm (0.065 in.)
AK 23967-P21-000 1.68 mm (0.066 in.) AL 23968-P21-000 1.71 mm (0.067 in.)
AM 23969-P21-000 1.74 mm (0.069 in.) AN 23970-P21-000 1.77 mm (0.070 in.)
AO 23971-P21-000 1.80 mm (0.071 in.) (cont’d)
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18-14Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
SNAP RING
SELF-LOCKING NUT DAMPER PINCH BOLT
14x1.5mm
90 N·m
(9.2 kgf·m, 67 lbf·ft)
WHEEL BEARING
(MAGNETIC ENCODER) SPLASH GUARD
KNUCKLE
FLAT SCREW
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
FRONT HUB
FRONT BRAKE DISC SPINDLE NUT
Except Type S model:
22 x 1.5 mm
181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 134 lbf·ft)5x0.8mm
6N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)
Type S model:
24 x 1.5 mm
245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Check for corrosion,
deformation, and damage.
Replace if rusted.
Check for deformation and damage.
Apply a small amount of engine oil
to the seating surface of the nut.
Check for damage and cracks.
Check for wear, damage, and rust. Replace.
Replace.
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Wheel Bearing Replacement
18-18Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
C
Except Type S model:
07GAF-SE00100
Type S model:
07GAF-SD40100
C Press
D D
A
B C
Except Type S model:
07GAF-SE00100
Type S model:
07GAF-SD40100
Press
17. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and the
tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint
connecting hole, the threaded section, and the
mating surfaces of the castle nut.
Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
18. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5). 1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the
hub dis/assembly tool and a hydraulic press. Hold
the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic
press or equivalent tool. Be careful not to damage
or deform the splash guard (D). Hold onto the hub
to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
2. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) off of the hub (B) using the hub dis/assembly tool, a
commercially available bearing separator (C), and a
press.
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