lock ACURA INTEGRA 1998 Service Repair Manual

1.
Knuckle Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of vehicle. and support it with safetystands in the proper locations {see section l ).
B€move the wheel nuts and front wheel.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
Raise the locking tab on the
remove the nut.
spindle nut. then
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts, andhang the caliper to one side.
CAUTION: To pravant accidental damage to thgcaliper or braks hoso, use a shqrt piece of wirs tohsng the c8liper flom the undercarriage.
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm
7, Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear and rust.Inspection, section j9.
8. Screw the two I x L25 mm bolts into the disc topush it awav from the hub.
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to pre-
vent cocking the disc excessively.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage or cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor wire bracket, thenremove the wheel sensor lrom the knuckle (for vehi-cles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-ror.
4.
6.
10.
11.
WHEEL SENSOFWIRE BRACKET
FRONT WHEEL
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
WHEEL SENSOR(cont'd)

Front Suspension
Removal/lnspection
CAUTION:
. Replacs ihe self-locking nuts after r6moval'
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 'l.25 mmReplace.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
Suspension Arms
818 Cl and B18C5
Engin6 Mod.ls:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deterioration and damage.' See page 18 19 for boot replacement.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
SELF-LOCKING NUTx 1-25 mmReolace,
14 x 1.5 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.
FLANGE BOLTS14 x l.5 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mmCheck for deteriorationano oamage,LOWER ARMCheck for damage.LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deteriorationano oamage.. See page 18-22 tor
OAMPER FORKCheck for damage
bushing replacement.
and damage.
STABILIZER ENDRUBBER BUSHINGCheck f or deterioration
-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
OAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18 22 for bushing replacement.
STABILIZER LINK
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lnstallation
CAUTION: Th€ vehiclo should bs on the ground b€fore any bolts or nuis connectod to rubber mounis or bushings aro
tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off thedirt,oil or gr€ase on the threads before tightening the fasteners.
. The right and left damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is ma.ked with "VL" while the righr
damoer fork is marked with "VR".
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SRZ-L" while the right arm is
marked with "SRZ-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjust the location ot the link with the sus-
pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front ofthe car.
. After installing the suspension a rm, check the front wheel alignmentand adjust if necesssry (see page 18-4).
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 nn64 N.m {6,5 kg{.m, 47Replace.
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilazer markwith end of stabilizer
BOLT
STABILIZER EUSHING
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)Replace.
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m. 16 lbf.ft}
BADIUS ARM WASHER B{SMALL I.D.)
\64 N.m {6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbt.ft) .SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mm83 N.m {8.5 kgI.m, 61 lbl.ftlReplace.
RAOIUS ARM WASHER A{LARGE I.O.I
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLTS14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m {9.1 kgf.m, 66 lbtft)
RS, LS Modebi
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kg,f.m. 16lbtftl
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x I .25 mm22 N m {2.2 kgt'm, 15 lbf.ft)Replace.
14 x 1.5 mm89 N m {9.1 kgf m,66lblft)
SELF-LOC(ING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgf.m,22 lbtftlReplace.Hold the balljoint pin using ahex wrench, and tighten the self-locking nut.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgl.m, 32lbf.ft}
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftlReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT 8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgI m, 16lbf.ft)
STABILIZER END RUBBER BUSHINGSNote the directionof the bushinas.
Replace.Before tightening the self locking nuts, position the ball joint pinat the center of the range in which the pin can be moved with thesuspension under vehicle load.
MARK
SILICONE GREASE
1A-21

Front Damper
FLANGE BOLT10 x'1.25 mm
1.
4.
Removal
Remove thefrontwheels (see page 18-'11).
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts from the
damper.
Remove the flange bolt.
Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then
remove the damper fork.
MOUNTING BOLT{8 x 16 mm)
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. then remove the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Do nol compros3 tho 3pring morc than
nocessary to romovo th€ nut.
DAMPER FORK
FLANGE BOLT
SELF.LOCKING10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
COMPRESSORIlComm.rci.lly .Yrll.blclARAN|CKO T/N MST-580A, T/N 72IX',or aouivalant
Remove the damper by removing the two flange
n uts.
2, Remove the spring compressor, then disassemble
the damper as shown on the neld page.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, exceptthe spring,
2, Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension.
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. lf it
does not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises or binding dur-
ing these tests.
BMKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT(8 x 20 mml
/GS, GSR, Type R Mod6ls: \l8x25mm I
18-22

Disassembly/lnspection
Inspection
All oxcspt Type R Models:
Replace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHERChsck for weakn6ss.
EUMP STOPCheck tor weakness anddamage.
Type R Model:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.rr| (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)SELF.LOCKING NUT \10 x 1.25 mm \29 N.rh {3.0 lgfm, 22 lbtftl \Replace. \
DAMPERRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNNNGBASE
DAMPER MOUNNNGRUBBER
DAMPER MOUNTING COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBAERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTNGRUBBERCheckfordeteriorationano oamage,
SPRING MOUNNNG RUABERCheck for deterio.ationano oamage.
SPRING MOUNTING RUBBERCheck for detoriorationand damage.
Check for weakened, compressionand damage.
DUST COVER PLATE
DAMPEB SPRINGCheck tor weakendcompressionor damago,
Check tor weakness anddamage.
BUMPER STOP
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DAMP€R UNIT
DAMPER UNIT
18-23

Front Damper
Reassembly
Install the damper unit on a spring compressor'
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the damper in reverse order of disassem-
bly except the damper mounting washer and selt
locking nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring and
spring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
61'30'13'
I
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
{Commercially available)BBANICKO T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,or equivalentSPRING LOWER SEAT
ALIGNINGTAB
GfL
lr
rl
I
1a-24
Compress the damper spring with the sprlng com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kgt.m, 22 lbI.ft)Replace.

1.Loosely install the
aligning tab facing
two flange nuts,
damper on the frame with
inside, then loosely install
the
the
2.Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the front damper in the
damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the
slot in the damper fork.
Loosely install the flange bolt.
Loosely install a new self locking nut with the
flange bolt.
Raise the knuckle with a floor jack until the vehicle
just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The ltoor jack must be securely posi-
tioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the self-locking nut.
Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to
3.
FLANGE NUTS10 x'1.25 mm49 N m 15.0 kgt m,36 lbtft)Tighten to this torque in step 8.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the specified torque.
9. lnstall the brake hose mounts with the brake hose
mounting bolts.
ERAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT18 x 20 mml
/GS, GsR, Type R Models: \lgr25-- ,22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT{8 x 16 mm)22 N.m {2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x L25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgt m, 47 lbI.ftl
BOLT10 x 1.25 mm,|:} N.m {4.4 kstm, 32lbtft}
10. Install the front wheel (see page 18-17).
DAMPER
ALIGNING TA8
lnstallation
8-25

Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
. Replace the solt.locking nut after removal.
. The vohicle should be on th€ ground beto.6 any bolts or nu$ connected to lubber mounts or bushings are tight€ned.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m {4.0 kgl.m,29lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kg,f.m, 40
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
I mm BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf.ft)
FLANGE NUT10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m,35lbtft)
FLANGE SOLT12 x 1.25 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgt.m,22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 'l.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgl.m.40 lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTI x 1.25 mmTyp6 R: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m,22 lbtft)Except Typ6 R: 22 N.m 12.2l'gl'rn,2.lbiftl
FLANGE SOLT10 r L25 mm5,1N.m (5.5 kg{.m, .0 lbf.ftl
CALIPER BRACKET10 x 1,25 mm56 N.m (5.6 kgf.m. 41 lbl.ftl
NUT
MOUNTING
39 N.m 14.0 kgl m,29 lbtftl
BOLT
22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134lbf.ft}Replace,NOTE: After tightening, use a drift rostake the spandle nut shoulder againstthe spjndle.64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
EOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm54 N m 15.5 kgt m, 40 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTIFLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbf.ft,
18-26

- Hub Bearing Unit
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safety
stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the hub uniton disassembly.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.
6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
Replace.
8.
9.
Release the parking brake lever.
Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELDCheck for bending or damage.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS
(cont'd)
18-29

Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms (cont'dl
Installation
CAUTION: Any bolB or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicl. on th6
ground.
All except Type R Models:
NOTEi
. Make sure the self-locking bolts on the compensator arms are installed in the same direction.
. "LV" is stamped on the left lower arm and "RV" on the right lower arm.
. "i UP LSR" is stamped on the lett upper arm and "f UP RSR" on the right upper arm.
. The rightand left compensator arm are symmetrical. Install sothe "l UP" mark stamped side faces forward.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the rear wheel alignmentand adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
I mm BOLT22 N.m {2.2 kgtm, 16lbtft}STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m.40lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm39 N m {{.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
UPPER ARM
TRAILING ARM
FLANGE EOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, 40lbf.ft}
COMPENSATOR ARM
.-/ SILICONE.5tr@l GREASECOMPENSATOR ARM BUSHING
FLANGE BOI-T10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, {O lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m.47 lbf.ft)--- SILICONE.S!@l GREASE
LOWER ARM
LOWER ARM BUSI{ING
-- SILIGONE.S@l GREASE
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m, 47 lbt.ftl -P'a
,amce gotr/
10 x 1.25 mm
BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgt'm, 16 lbf'ftl
39 N.m (4.0 kgf m.29lbtft)stLtcoNEGREASE
UPPER ARM BUSHING
.-.- SILICONES@l GREASE
ADJUSTING BOLT
{FLANGE BOLT)10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtft)
k
.g
iP
6[r,
i',
STABILIZER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m, 40 lbf.ftl
18-34--Rq