brake ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual

Floor Jack

1. Set the parking brake, and block the wheels that are

not being lifted.

2. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift

lever in position.

3. Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safety

stands.

4. Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehicle

will be approximately level, then lower the vehicle

onto them.
Always use safety stands when working on or under

any vehicle that is supported by only a jack.

Never attempt to use a bumper jack for lifting or

supporting the vehicle.

Front

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.
JACK LIFT PLATFORM

Rear

Center the jack

bracket in the middle

of the jack lift platform.

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Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-

ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi-

cle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads the vehicle on

the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the

vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting

arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them

off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the

ground.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables

with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of

the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of

the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and

body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing

is attempted.

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should

be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to

damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels on the ground, do the following:

Release the parking brake.

Start the engine.

Shift to position, then position.

Turn off the engine.

CAUTION:

Improper towing preparation will damage the trans-

mission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you

cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, the

vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.

It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles

(80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will

cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed

to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:

TOWING HOOKS and

TIE DOWN BRACKETS

Rear:

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Steering — Sectio n 1 7
Brake s — Sectio n 1 9
Suspensio
n — Sectio n 1 8
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Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

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19

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake Line (Includes Anti-lock brake line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Trunk hinges

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake pipe joint (Front and rear wheel house)

Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,

Caliper pin, Piston

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SH "Energy Conserving II" or SJ

"Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

mark shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic

Transmission Fluid (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventives

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*3

Hypoid gear Oil API service GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80 W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

API SERVICE LABEL
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Recommended Engine Oil

Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges

NOTE: The following information as marked *1, *2 and *3 on above chart details for 1997 model:

*1: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect

shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic

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Idle Contro l Syste m
Brake Switc h Signa l
This signal s th e PC M whe n th e brak e peda l i s depressed .
Inspection o f Brak e Switc h Signal .
Ar e th e brak e light s o n withou t
depressin g th e brak e pedal ? Inspec
t th e brak e switc h (se e
sectio n 19 ).
Depres s th e brak e pedal .
D o th e brak e light s com e on ?
Is th e fus e OK ?
Chec k fo r a n ope n i n th e wir e
(BKS W line) :
1 . Depres s th e brak e pedal .
2 . Measur e voltag e betwee n PC M
connecto r terminal s E 2 an d
A2 6 wit h th e brak e peda l de -
pressed .
Repair shor t i n th e wire be-
twee n th e brak e switc h an d
th e STO P HOR N (2 0 A ) fuse .
Replac e th e STO P HOR N (2 0 A )
fuse .
Repai r ope n i n th e wir e be -
twee n th e brak e switc h an d
th e STO P HOR N (2 0 A ) fuse .
Inspec t th e brak e switc h (se e
sectio n 19 ).
A (26P )PCM CONNECTOR SE (26P)
Wire sid e o f femal e terminal s
I s ther e batter y voltage ? Repai
r ope n in th e wir e betwee n
th e PC M (E2 ) an d th e brak e switch .
Brak e switc h signa l i s OK . Inspec
t th e STO P HOR N (2 0 A )
fus e i n th e under-hoo d fuse / rela y
box.
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Grade Logic Control System

How it works:

The PCM compares actual driving conditions with driving conditions memorized in the PCM, based on the input from the

vehicle speed sensor, throttle position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, barometric pressure sensor, brake

switch signal and shift lever position signal, to control shifting while a vehicle is ascending or descending a slope, or

reducing speed.

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Description
NOTE:
Shift schedule s betwee n 3r d an d 4t h gea r store d i n th e PC M enabl e th e PCM' s fuzz y logi c t o automaticall y selec t th e
mos t suitabl e gea r accordin g t o th e magnitud e o f a gradient .
Fuzz y logi c i s a for m o f artificia l intelligenc e tha t let s computer s respon d t o changin g condition s muc h lik e a huma n
mind would .
Descendin g Contro l
whe n th e throttl e is close d become s faste r tha n th e se t spee d fo r fla t roa d drivin g t o wide n th e 3r d gea r drivin g area .
This, i n combinatio n wit h engin e brakin g fro m th e deceleratio n lock-up , achieve s smoot h drivin g whe n th e vehicl e is
descending .
Ther e ar e tw o descendin g mode s wit h differen t 3r d gea r drivin g area s accordin g t o th e magnitud e o f a gradien t store d i n
th e PCM .
When th e vehicl e is in 4t h gear , an d yo u ar e deceleratin g o n a gradua l hill , o r whe n yo u ar e applyin g th e brake s o n a stee p
hill, the transmissio n will downshif t to 3r d gear . Whe n you accelerate , the transmissio n will the n retur n to 4t h gear .
Electroni c Contro l Syste m (cont'd )
Ascendin g Contro l
3r d gea r t o preven t th e transmissio n fro m frequentl y shiftin g betwee n 3r d an d 4t h gears , s o th e vehicl e ca n ru n smoot h
an d hav e mor e powe r whe n needed . position
, th e syste m extend s th e engagemen t are a o f
Whe n th e PC M determine s tha t th e vehicl e i s climbin g a hil l i n
ASCENDIN G MOD E DESCENDIN G MOD E
Deceleratio n Contro l
Whe n th e vehicl e goe s aroun d a corner , an d need s to decelerat e firs t an d the n accelerate , th e PC M set s th e dat a fo r deceleratio n
contro l t o reduc e th e numbe r o f time s th e transmissio n shifts . Whe n th e vehicl e i s deceleratin g fro m speed s abov e 3 0 mp h
(4 8 km/h) , th e PC M shift s th e transmissio n fro m 4t h to 2n d earlie r tha n norma l t o cop e wit h upcomin g acceleration .
Whe
n th e PC M determine s tha t th e vehicl e i s goin g dow n a hil l i n position , th e shift-u p spee d fro m 3r d t o 4t h gea r
3RD/4T H SHIFTIN GCHARACTERISTIC SCONTROL ARE A
Flat roa dmod e
. Stee p descendin gmode
Gradua l descendin gmode
Vehicl e spee dmph (km/h )Vehicle spee dmph (km/h )
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A/T Gea r Positio n Switc h
Replacemen t
Make sur e lifts , jack s an d safet y stand s ar e
place d properly , an d hois t bracket s ar e attache d to th e
correc t positio n o n th e engin e (se e sectio n 1 ).
1 . Rais e th e fron t o f th e vehicle , an d suppor t i t wit h
safet y stand s (se e sectio n 1 ).
2 . Se t th e parkin g brake , an d bloc k bot h rea r wheel s
securely .
3. Shif t th e transmissio n t o th e position .
4 . Remov e th e shif t cabl e cove r mountin g bolts .
CLAM P
SHIF
T CABL ECOVERCONTRO LLEVER
CONTRO L SHAF T SHIF
T CONTRO L SOLENOI DVALVE/LINEA R SOLENOI DHARNESS CONNECTO R
5. Remov e th e A/ T gea r positio n switc h harnes s clam p
an d th e shif t contro l solenoi d valve/linea r solenoi d
harnes s connecto r fro m th e shif t cabl e cover .
6 . Remov e th e shif t cabl e cove r fro m th e transmissio n
housing .
7 . Remov e th e contro l lever .
8 . Remov e th e locknu t an d loc k washer .
9 . Disconnec t th e A/ T gea r positio n switc h harnes s
connecto r an d harnes s clamp , the n remov e th e A/ T
gea r positio n switc h fro m th e contro l shaft .
10. Se t a ne w A/ T gea r positio n switc h t o th e posi -
tio n a s shown .
NOTE: Th e A/ T gea r positio n switc h click s in th e
position .
POSITIO N MAR K
A/ T GEA R POSITIO N
SWITC H CONTRO
L SHAF T
HOL E
11. Se t th e contro l shaf t t o th e position .
CONTROL SHAF T
(cont'd )
LOCKNU T
LOCK WASHE RReplace.
A/T GEA R POSITIO N
SWITC H
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Road Test

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4. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th, then shift from position to position. The vehi-

cle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.

CAUTION: Do not shift from or position to or position at speeds over 63 mph (100 km/h); you may dam-

age the transmission.

5. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.

(1st Gear) Position

a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage,

b. Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

(2nd Gear) Position

a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage,

b. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

(Reverse) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.

6. Test in (Parking) Position

Park the vehicle on slope (approx. 16°), apply the parking brake, and shift into position. Release the brake; the vehi-

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Stall Speed

Test

CAUTION:

To prevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed for more than 10 seconds at a time.

Do not shift the lever while raising the engine speed.

Be sure to remove the pressure gauge before testing stall speed.

1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front wheels.

2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and start the engine.

3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.

4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), shift into [2] position.

5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed.

6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in , , and positions.

NOTE:

• Stall speed tests should be used for diagnostic purposes only.

• Stall speed should be the same in , and positions.

Stall Speed RPM:

Specification: 2,000 rpm

Service Limit: 1,850 - 2,150 rpmProCarManuals.com