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Steering
Suspension
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
2-18Standards and Service Limits
Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside
edge with engine running 010mm(00.39in.)
Initial turning load measured at
outside edge with engine running 34 N (3.5 kgf, 7.7 lbf)
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position 73°
Wheel alignment Camber Front 0 ° 00 ’ 30 ’ Rear (without
‘‘C’’ marks on the
rear upper arm)1°30’
Rear (with ‘‘C’’
marks on the
rear upper arm) 0°45’
Caster Front 7 ° 00 ’ 1 °
Total toe-in Front 0 2 mm (0 0.08 in.) Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 38 ° 46 ’ 2 ° Outward
(reference)31 ° 14 ’
Wheel Runout Axial 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.) 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) Radial 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.) 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearing End play Front 0 0.05 mm (0 0.002 in.) Rear 0 0.05 mm (0 0.002 in.)
1°05’0°45’
1°05’ 0°45’
2 1 0.08
0.04
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3-7
Maintenance Main Items
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every
year.
NOTE:
Replace the brake fluid every 3 years independent of the maintenance messages in the information display.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2 or 3, only if they are noisy.
A Replace engine oil (see page 8-10).
Engine oil capacity without oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
B Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page 8-11). Engine oil capacity with oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
Check front and rear brakes (see page 19-3). Check pad and disc for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-7). Check the number of clicks (8 to 10) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-5). Check steering linkage.
Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Inspect suspension components (see page 18-3). Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-4). Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see page 19-37). Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids. Engine coolant (see page 10-7)
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-231)
Manual transmission fluid (MTF)
5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Clutch fluid (see page 12-7)
Brake fluid (see page 19-9)
Windshield washer fluid (see page 22-234)
Inspect exhaust system: K20Z2 (see page 9-13), K20Z3 (see page 9-14)
Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines (see page 11-326) and connections (see page 11-328). Check for loose connections, cra cks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( ) will
not void the client’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.
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5-6Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
C
B
D
A B
C
A
D
D A
B
C
27. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-10).
28. Drain the transmission fluid: Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
29. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A).
30. Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary
HO2S) connector (C).
31. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D).
32. A/T model: Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the cables excessively (see step 39 on page 14-239).
33. Separate the stabilizer links (see page 18-25).
34. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 6 on page 18-21).
35. Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-4). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie
plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. 36. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).
37. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B),
the stiffener mounting bolt (C), and the stiffener (D).
38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).
39. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.
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Engine Installation (cont’d)
D
A
B
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
D
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
E
F
A
D
B
B
C
10x1.25mm
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
29. Install the stiffener (A), then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) and the stiffener
mounting bolt (C).
30. Install the harness clamp (D) to the subframe.
31. Install the steering gearbox bracket (A).
32. Install the stiffener (B), then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (C) and the stiffener
mounting bolt (D).
33. A/T model: Install the shift cable (see step 19 on page 14-245).
34. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see page 16-20). Make
sure each ring ‘‘clicks’’ into place in the differential
and the intermediate shaft. 35. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9
on page 18-16).
36. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
37. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (A). Use the new gaskets (B) and the new self-locking
nuts (C).
38. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (D).
39. Connect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (E), then install the
grommet (F).
40. Install the splash shield.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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7-11
Oil Pan Removal
1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 18.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
3. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-10).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
6. Separate the stabilizer links (see page 18-25).
7. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 6 on page 18-21).
8. Remove the steering gearbox bracket. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener
mounting bolt, and the stiffener (see step 36 on
page 5-6).
9. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener mounting bolt, and the stiffener. Remove
the harness clamp from the front subframe (see
step 38 on page 5-6).
10. A/T model: Remove the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter.
11. Install the front leg assembly, the hook, and the wing nut to an A and Reds engine support hanger
(AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 Civic engine hanger
(VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine
hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the
slotted hole in the support eyelet. Tighten the wing
nut by hand to lift and support the engine/
transmission (see step 47 on page 5-8). 12. Remove the lower torque rod (see step 49 on page
5-8).
13. M/T model: Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see step 50 on page 5-9).
14. Make the appropriate reference line at both sides of the front subframe that line up with the edges on
the body (see step 51 on page 5-9).
15. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both sides(seestep52onpage5-9).
16. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt of the front
subframe adapter over the front of the subframe.
Secure the belt with its stop, then tighten the wing
nut (see step 53 on page 5-9).
17. Remove the front subframe (see step 55 on page 5-10).
18. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.
(cont’d)
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6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the newlower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 21 on page 5-18).
21. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount mounting bolt (see step 22 on page 5-19).
22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapter.
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 25 on page 5-19).
25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 5-19).
27. A/T model: Install the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter. 28. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering
gearbox mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting
bolt. Install the harness clamp to the front subframe
(see step 29 on page 5-20).
29. Install the steering gearbox bracket. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox
mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting bolt (see
step 32 on page 5-20).
30. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 on page 18-16).
31. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
32. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
33. Install the front wheels.
34. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-10).
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A B
C
A
B A
B
A
21. Remove the stiffener plate (A) from the left side ofthe steering gearbox, and the mounting bracket (B)
from the right side of the steering gearbox.
Disconnect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).
22. Remove the stiffener plate (A) and the harness clip (B). 23. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (A)
and nut (B), then remove the lower radiator hose
from the front engine mount bracket.
24. Remove the front engine mount (A) from the transmission and the engine.
(cont’d)
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Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
A
BB
A B
C VSB02C000016
A
AB
A
A
25. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
26. Remove the middle subframe mounting bolts (A).
27. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the
front subframe that lines up with the body (B). 28. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016)
to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the
subframe attachment over the front subframe, then
secure the belt with the stop (B).
29. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base (C),
then attach them securely.
30. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the front subframe (B).
NOTE: Suspend the steering gearbox with an
appropriate size wire.
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