cla ACURA INTEGRA 1998 Service Owner's Manual

Throttle Control Cable
Inspection
NOTE: Before inspecting the throttle controlcable, makesure:
a Throttle cable tree play is correct (see section I 1).a ldle speed is correct (see section 1l).a To warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture (the cooling fan comes on).
1 . Verify that the throttle control cable is clamped cor-rectly in three positions.
CONTROL CABLE
LOWERHOSEClamp at the end ofblue tape on the cable.
Verily that the throttle controldrum is synchronized
with the throttle linkage while depressing and releas-
ing the accelerator pedal.
ll the throttle control drum is not synchronized with
the throttle linkage, adjust rhe throttle control cable.
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Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the throttle controlcable, make
sure:
a Throttle cable lree play is correct (see section 11).a ldle speed is correct (see section 11).a To warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture {the cooling fan comes on)
1 . Verify that the throttle control cable is clamped correctly in three positions.
THROTTLEATF COOLERPIPE
LOWERHOSEClamp at the end ofblue tape on the cable.
Verily that the throttle linkage is in the fully-closedposttron.
Loosen the locknut of the throttle control cable at
the throttle linkage.
CONTROL CABLE
LOCKNUTS
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Push in this directron.
Remove the free play of the throttle control cable
with the locknut, while pushing the throttle control
drum to the tull-closed potision as shown.
5. Tighten the locknuts.
6.After tightening the locknuts, inspect the synchroni-
zation and throttle control drum movement.

Disassembly
13. Pull the knuckle outward. then remove the drive-
shaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using
a plastic hammer.
KNUCKLE
DRIVESHAFT
l.Careful clamp the driveshaft in a vise with soft jaws,
then remove the set ring from the inboard joint.
Remove the boot bands on the inboard ioint and
outboard joint.
CAUTION: Take care not to damags th€ boot.
- lf the boot band is a welded type or a low profile
type boot band, carefully cut it off with a pair of
diagonal cutters.
2.
- lf the boot band is a double loop band type, raise
the band bend as shown.
OOUBI-E LOOP BANDReplace.
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Driveshafts
Removal lcont'd)
- lf the boot band is an ear clamp
board joint on the Canada mode
tabs with a screwdriver.
type {for out-
raise the three
EAR CLAMP BAND
3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the rollers when sepa-
rating them from the inboard joint.
NBOAND Jo|NNCheck splines for wear or damage.Check inside bore lor wear.lnsoect for cracks.
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4. Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of rollers on the spider, then remove the rollers.
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BEARING REMOVER(Commercially
available)
5. Remove the circlip.
6. Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion of the soider on the shaft.
7. Remove the spider using a bearing remover,
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyltape to
prevent damage to the boots.
APE ouTBoaRD BOOTInsp€ct ror crackrng,splitting and wear.
Inspect for cracking,splitting and woar.
Remove the inboard boot.
GAUTION: Tako care noi to damsge the boot.
Remove the dynamic damper and outboard boot. then
remove the vinyl tape.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the dynamic
dampor and boot.
10.
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Driveshafts
LEFT INBOARD JOINT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
o -@l : Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joints boots with the joint grease included
in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity:
lnboard Joint
Alf models: 120 - 130 g l1-2 - 1.6 ozl
Outboard Joint
USA model: 90 - 100 S 13.2 - 3.5 oz)
Canada model: 105 - 115 g {3.7 - 4.1 ozl
. The Canada model uses a TPE (Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer) outboard joint boot. Use the ear clamp type boot
band in the outboard joint boot set.
SET RINGReplace.
INBOARD BOOT
-#,1Pack cavity with grease.
Pack cavity with grease.
OUTEOARD BOOT
with grease''
OOUBLE LOOP BANDSReplace.
OUTBOARD JOINT
Canada modeloutboard joint only.
l.
-6{Pack cavity
INBOARD JOINT
DRIVESHAFT
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OUTBOARD
wrln grease,

E8r Clamp Type Boot Eand Installation:
Csnada model outboard joi]|t bands
-1. Install the ear clamp boot band by aligning the
tabs with holes in the band.
EAR CLAMP BANDReplace.
Close the ear portion of the band with a com-
mercially available boot band pincers.
BOOT AAND PINCERS(Commercially available)Oetiker 1098 or equivalent
POSTION
Measure the clearance between the closed ear
portion of the band.
Siandard:0-3 mm (0 - 0.12 in)
lf the band's, clearance is not within the standard,
close the ear portion of the band further.
NOTE:
. Make sure the band does not move.
. Remove any grease remaining in the surround-
ing surfaces.
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Pump noiseGrating noisefrom pump
Pump noise
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Rattle or chattering
Check the flu id level.lf low, fill the reservoir to theproper level, and check for leaks.Tighten or replace as necessary.
Cavitation caused by air bubblesin the fluid.
Check for a crushed inlet hose ora loose hose clamp allowing airinto the suction side of the sys-tem.Tighten or replace as oecessary.
Check the oumo shaft oil seal.
Check the reservoir for cracks.
NOTE: Pump noise up to 2 - 3minutes alter starting in coldweather is normal.Compare pump noise at operat-ing tomperature to another simi-lar vehicle.
lf pump noise is abnormally loud,remove and inspect the pump forwear and damage (see page 17-36).
Tighten or replace the pulley.lf shaft is loose, replace thepump.
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Steering Column
Installation (cont'dl
CAUTION:
a All SRS wire harness€s are covored with yollow insu-
lation. B€fors you disconnect any part of an SRS wire
harness. disconnoct the airbag connoctois.
a Whenever the ignition switch is ON (lll, or has beon
turned OFF for less than throo minutos, be caleful not
to bump the SRS unit; ths airbags could accidsntslly
deploy and caus€ damago or iniuries.
a For additionalpracautions, reter to the SRS sub-section
in section 23,
1. Slip the upper end of the steering joint onto the col-
umn shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on the
shaft). and loosely install the upper steering joint
bolt UPPER STEERTNG JorNT BoLT
STEERINGJOINT
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft. Line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft) and loosely installthe lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt, is
securely in the groove in the steering g€arbox
prn ron.
. Before tightening the steering joint bolts, pull on
the steering ioint to make sure that the steering
ioint is fullY seated.LOWER STEERING JOINT BOLT
Fin6ltorque:22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
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Install the steering column with the flange nuts,
then installthe column holder and flange bolts.
Tighten the upper and lower steering joint bolts
loosely installed in steps'l and 2.
STEERING COLUMN
FLANGE BOLTS22 N'm(2.2 kgt'm' 16lbf'ftl
Install the steering joint cover with the clamps and
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1.
8.
11.
10.
Connect the ignition switch wire connectors to the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
Install the combination switch and connect the con,
nectors. Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched
by any parts when installing the combination switch.
Carefully install the wire harness with the harness
bands and clamps.
Install the spring and turn signal canceling sleeve
onto the combination switch.
Install the cable reel, and connect the cruise control
switch connector.
Connect the cable reel connector and SRS main
wire harness connector (see page '17-27).
NOTE: Align the slot in the cable reel with the pro-jection on the canceling sleeve.
CABLE REEL
CONNECTOR HOLDER
COMBINATION SWITCH
SLEEVE
SRS WIRE
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12. Installthe column covers.
UPPER COLUMN COVER
LOWER COLUMNCOVERscREws
13.
14.
Install the driver's knee bolster.
lnstall the lower cover.
Install the steering wheel (see page 17 26).
LOWEF COVER

Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Replacement
NOTE:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Add the recommended power steering fluid to the
specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP: (al
. Position the adjustable hose clamps at the points
indicated by (a) in the drawing below.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
CAUTION: Ch€ck all clamps for deterioration or defor-
mation; replace the clamps with new ones it necessary'
HOSE CLAMP: (b)
. Position the hose clamps at the points indicated by
(b) in the drawing below.
. Slide the hose over the line until itcontactsthe stop.
2.5 - 5.5 mm(0.01 - 0.22 in)
RETURN LINE JOINT28 N m 12.9 kg{'m,2'l lbf'ft|
PUMP OUTLET HOSE(High'pressure)
37 N.m (3.8 kgtm,27 lbf.ft)
2.5-5.5 mm
10.01 - 0.22 in)2.0 - {.0 mm
10.08 - 0.16 inl
CYLINDER LINES17 N.m (1.7 kgt m, 12 lbf'ft)
PUMPOUTI.IT HOSE(High-pressure)
11 N.m11.1 kgl.m,8lbJftl
PUMPINLET HOSE(Low-pressurel
RETURN HOSE
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