wheel torque ACURA INTEGRA 1998 Service Repair Manual

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lllustrated Index
INOTE:
. Apply liqujd gasket to the mating surfaces ot the right
side cover and oil pump housing before installing
them.
. Use liquid gasket,
0003.
. Clea n the oil pan
installing it.
B18Bl engine:
Part No. 087'18 - 0001 or 08718 -
gasket mating surfaces before
Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil during
reassemDly.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kg{.m,8.7 lbt.ft}
6x1.0mm11 N.m 11.1 kg'f.m,8 lbt.ftl
OIL SCREEN
DEAIN PLUG4il N.m 14.5 kgt m,33 tbtft)
BAFFLE PLATE
6x1.0mm1'l N.m (1.1 kgt.m,8 rbr.ftl
OIL PAN
O.FING
CAP
DOWEL PINS
WASHERReplace.
GASKETReplace.
6x1.0mm11 N.m (1.1 kgl.m, 8 lbl.ft)
12 x 1.0 mm103 Nm 110.5ks{.m,76lbf.ft}
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONFLYWHEEL
12 x 1.0 mm74 N.m 17.5 kgf.m,54lbf.tr)Torque sequence, page 7-7
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WASHERcovERsGASKETReplace.
11 x 1.5 mm76 N.m17.8 kgt m, 56 lbtft)Apply engine oilto the boltthreads and the washers.NOTE: After torquingeach cap, turn crankshaftto check for binding.
ORIVE PLATECheck for cracks.
Apply liquid gasketto block mating surface.
CRANKSHAFTEnd play, page 7-12Runout, Taper, andOut-of'Round, page 7-13Installation, page 7-26
MAIN AEARINGRadialclearance, page 7 8Selection, page 7'8NOTE: New main bearingsmust be selected by matchingcrank and block identificationmarkrngs.
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OIL SEALlnstallation, page 7
RIGHTSIDE COVER
THRUST WASHERSGrooved sides face outward.NOTE: Thrust washer thicknessis fixed and must not be changedby grinding or shamming.
8 x 1.25 mm21 N..n l2.1kga'r,,17 tbf.ft)
OIL SEALInstallation, page 8-1 1Apply engineorl.Replace.
Apply liquid gasket
to block matingsurface,
6x1.0mm11 N.m t1.lilh{.m,I lbf.ft}(cont'd)

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Main Bearings
Clearance
2.
3.
1.
4.
To check main bearing-to-iournal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main iournal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place one strip of plastigage across each main iour-
na l-
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the car when you bolt
the main cap down to check clearance, the weight
of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten the plasti'
gage further than just the torque on the cap bolt,
and give you an incorrect reading. For an accurate
reading, support the crank with a jack under the
counterweights and check only one bearing at a
trme.
Reinstall the bearing caps and cap bridge (B18C1,
B18C5 engines only)then torque the bolts.
Bl8Bl engine: 77 N'm (7.8 kgt.m.56lbf.ft)
B18Cl,818C5 engines:
No. 1,5 cap bolts 73 N.m (7.4 kgf.m,56lbnftl
No. 2. 3, 4 cap bolts 64 N.m {6.5 kgf m. 49 lbf ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tro n.
Remove the cap bridge (818C1, 818C5 engines
only), caps and bearings again, and measure the
widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearance:
Standard lNew):
No. 1, 2, 4, 5: 0.024 - 0.042 mm
10.0009 -0.0017 in)
Service Limit:0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
No.3:0.030 - 0.048 mm
10.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Service Limit:0.060 mm {0.0024 inl
PLASTIGAGE STRIP
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
{remove the engine if it's still in the car), remove the
crankshaft, and remove the upper half of the bear-
ing. lnstall a new, complete bearing with the same
color code (select the color as shown in the right
column), and recheck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do not file, shim. or scrape the bearings
or the caps to adiust clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color
listed above or below that one), and check again.
NOTE: lf the oroDer clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings.
reolace the crankshaft and start over.
Selection
CAUTION: lf the codes ale indecipherable because of
an accumulation oI dirt and dust, do not scrub them
with a wire bru6h or scraper. Clean lhem only with sol-
vent or detergent.
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
Letters have been stamped on the end of the block as a
code for the size of each of the 5 main iournal bores
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the
crank {codes for main journal size), to choose the correct
Dean nqs,
FLYWHEEL END
Main JouhalCode Locations (Numbe.s or Bars)
Bearing ldentif ic.tionColor code ison the edge ofthe bearing.
Larger crank bore
acD
"""""""" Smallerbearingithicker)
Green
Elack
B'ownBlackElue
Smaller Smallermain bearingjournal lthacker)

Clutch Disc,
Flywheel, Flywheel BearingPressure Plate
Replacement (cont'd)Installation
1. Install the ring gear holder.
CLUTCH DISC
1tti
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT07NAF-PR30100HANDLE07936 -3710100
Apply grease to the spline ot the clutch disc, then
install the clutch disc using the special tools as
shown.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N
o8798 9002).
3. Insrall the pressure Plate.
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT07NAF-PR30100HANDLE07936-3710100
RING GEAR HOI-DER07LAB - PV001O0 or07924-PD20003
4. Drive the new flywheel bearing into the flywheel us-
ing the special tools as shown.
DRIVER07749 -0010000
FLYWHEEL
Align the hole in the llywheel with the crankshalt
dowel pin and installthe flywheel. Installthe mount-
ing bolts fingertight.
Install the special tool as shown, then torque the
flvwheel mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in
several steps as shown-
6.
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm07746 0010100
5.
RING GEAE HOLDER07LAB-Pv00100 or07924-PD20003MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.0 mm103 N.m (10.5 kgf .m,
76 tbt.frl
FLYWHEEL BEARING
FLYWHEEL
6!-o
&#,oit
12-10
PRESSURE PLATE

Description
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The automatic transmission is a combination of a 3-element torque converter and triple-shalt electronically controlled
automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with
the engrne.
Torque Converter, Gears, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine, and stator, assembled in sigle unit. The torque converter is connected to
the engine crankshaft so they turn torether as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque convener is a
ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly
serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts; the mainshaft. the countershaft, and the sub shaft. The mainshaft is in-line with
the engine crankshaft.
The mainshaft includes the 1st, and 2ndl4th clutches,and gear for 3rd, 2nd, 4th, reverse, and 1st. (3rd gear is integral with
the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear.)
The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch and gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and parking. Reverse and 4th gears can
be loched to the countershaft at its center,providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved.
The sub-shaft includes the 1st-hold clutch and gears fo 1st and 4th.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countersahft and sub-shaft.When certain combinations
of gears in the transmission are engaged by clutches. power in transmitted from the mainshaft to the countershaft via the
sub-shaft to orovude oil, lo'1. E, E. and E.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, and four solenoid valves.
Shilting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the lelt side kick panel on the driver's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the serbvo body, and
the lock-up valve body, through the respective separator plates, They are bolted to the torque converter housing,
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve, the 2-3 shitt valve, the Clutch Pressure Control
lCPC) valve, the 4th exhaust valve, the reliel valve, and the ATF pump gears.
The secondary valve body contains the 4-3 kick-down valve, the 3-2 kick-down valve, the 2-3 orifice control valve, the
3-4 shift valve, the orilice control valve, the modulator valve, and the servo control valve.
The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the lock-up control valve, the torque converter check
valve, and the cooler check valve.
The servo body contains the servo valve, which is integrated with shift fork shaft, the throttle valve B, and the accumula-
tors.
The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing B valve, and is bolted to the regulator valve
ooqy.
Fluid from the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input to the TCM from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve should
be activated. Activating a shitt control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This
pressurizes a line to one ol the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.
Lock-uD Mechanism
In @ position, in 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and @ position in 3rd, pressurized fluid can be drained lrom the back oI the tor-
que converter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this
takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM
optimizes the timing of the lock-up mechanism.
The lock-up valves controlthe range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and throttle valve B.
When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, modulator pressure changes. Lock-up control solenoid valves
A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.
(cont'd)

\E Position Deceleration
The power flow when decelerating is as follows;
1. Rolling resistance from the road surface goes through the front wheels to the final drive gear, then to the sub-shaft'lst gear via the 4th gear, and 1st-hold clutch which is applied during decelerarion.
2, The one-way clutch disengages at this time because the application of torque is reversed.
3. The counterforce conveyed to the countershaft 4th gear turns the sub-shaft 4th gear via the mainshaft 4th gear.At this time, since hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 1st clutch, counterforce is also transmitted to the main-shatt. As a.esult. engine braking can be obtained with 1st gear.
CLUTCH
SUB.SHAFT4TH GEARSUB-SHAFT 1ST GEAR
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TOROUE CONVERTER
FINAL ORIVE
SUB.SHAFT
1ST CLUTCH
MAINSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFT
REVERSE SELECTOR HUB
REVERSE SELECTOR
4TH GEAR
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FINAL ORIVEN GEAR

The following symptoms can be caused
by improper repair or assembly
Checkthese items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO
IMPROPER REPAIR Llst
Items on the
NOTES List
Vehicle creeps in E] position.R1, R2
Vehicle does not move in l&l or Lql position.R4
Transmittion locks up in E] position.R3, R12
Excessive drag in transmission.R6K,R
Excessive Vibration, rpm related.R7
Noise with wheels moving only.R5
Msin soal pops out,R8
Various shifting problems.R9, R1O
Harsh upshifts.Rl l
Symptom-to-Gomponent Ghart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
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PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIR
R1lmproper clutch clearance.
R2.lmproper gear clearance.
R3.Parking brake lever installed upside down.
R4.One-way (sprag) clutch installed upside down.
R5.Reverse selector hub installed uoside down.
R6.ATF pump binding.
R7.Torque converter not fully seated in ATF pump.
R8.Main seal improperly installed.
R9.Springs improperly installed.
R10.Valves improperly installed.
R11Ball check valves not installed.
R12.Shift tork bolt not installed.

NOTES
See flushing procedure, page 14-172 and 173.
B.Set idle rpm in gear to specilied idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of service manual.
c.lf the large clutch piston O-.ing is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
D.lf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn, inspect the other clutches lor wear, and check the
orifice control valves and throttle valves for free mov€ment.
E.lf throttle valve B is stuck. insDect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not upshitt. lf stuck open, the transmissionhas no lst gear.
H.lf the 2-3 orilice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch packs for wear.
lf the orifice control valve is stuck. inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
J.lf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not shift out oI 1st gear.
lmproper alignment or main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure.
The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
lf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
M.lf the 1st clutch feed pipe guide in the right side cover is scored by the mainshaft, inspect the ball bear-
ing lor excessive movement in the transmission housing. lf OK, replace the right side cover as it is dent-
ed. The O-ring under the guide is probably worn.
N.Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 4th feed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace the right side cover.Replace the sub-shaft il the bushing for the 1st-hold teed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 1st-hold teed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace it.
Replace the mainshaft iI the bushing for the lst feed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 1st leed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace it.
A worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in El or LDll position
while the wheels rotate in reverse, such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
P.Inspect the trame for collision damage.
Inspect lor damage and wear:1. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.4. Differential pinion shaft tor wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.Replace items 1 . 2, 3 and 4 iI worn or damaged. lf transmission makes clicking, grinding or whirringnoise, also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear, and countershatt 4th gear in addition to '1,
2,3or4.It differential pinion shalt is worn, overhaul differential assembly, and replace ATF strainer, and thoroughly
clean transmission, tlush torque conveder, cooler and lines.lf bottom ot 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise, replace the countershaft and final
onven qear.
R.Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. You
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATFpump seizure if not detected. Use proper tools.
S.Install the main seal llush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out. it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
T.Harsh downshifts when coasting to a stop with zero throttle may be caused by a bent-in throttle valve
retainer/cam stopper. Throttle cable adjustment may clear this problem.
Throttle cable adjustment is essential tor proper operation ol the transmission. Not only does it affectthe shift points if misadjusted, but also the shift quality and lock up clutch operation.A cable adjusted too long will result in throttle pressure being too low for the amount of engine torqueinput into the transmission and may cause clutch slippage. A cable adjusted too short will result in toohiqh throttle pressure which may cause harsh shifts, erratic shifts and torque converter hunting.

Stall Speed
V
€nt transmission damage, do not tost stall speod for mol€ than
shitt tho lever while raising the engina speed,
10 soconds at a time.
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CAUTION:
a To prev€nt transmission damage, do not tost stall speod for mol€ than 10 soconds at a time.
a Do not shitt tho lever while raising the engina speed,
a Be suro to remove tho plossule gaugo bolore testing st8ll spe€d.
1. Engage the parking brake. and block all lour wheels.
2. Connect the tachometer, 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 g position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to I seconds. and note engine speed.
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in [, [Dll and @ oositions.
NOTE:
a Stall speed tests should be used tor diagnostic purposes only.
. Stall speed should be the same in E, tr, tr and @ Fositions.
Stall Speed FPM: rpm
Specification:
Bl88l €ngine 2,5q) rpm
Bl8Cl engine 2.i|{10 .pm
Sorvice Limit:
81881 engins 2,350 - 2,650 rpm
Bl8Ct ongine 2,250 - 2,550 rpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm hish in E, E, I and @position
Low tluid level or ATF pump output
Clogged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in I positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
Stall rpm high in ldnl posirionSlippage of 1st clutch. 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in [!l positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in E, E. I and @position
Engine output low
Torque convener one-way clutch slipping
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Pressure Testing
a While testing, be careJulot the rotating front wheels.
a Make sule litts, iacks, and safety stands are placed
properly (see section 1).
CAUTION: Befoie testing, be sure the transmission fluid
is filled to the proper level.
'1. Raise the vehicle {see section 'll.
2. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop the engine and connect a tachometer.
3. Connect the special tool to each inspection hole(s).
TOROUE: 18 N.m l1-8 kgt.m, 13lbf.ftl
CAUTION: Connect the A/T pressure gauge secure-
ly, be sure not to allow dust and olher foreign pani-
cles to enter the inspection hole.
A/T PRESSURE GAUGESET W/PANEL07406 -0020400
A/T LOW PRESSUREGAUGE W/PANEI.07406-OO70300
A/T PRESSURE HOSE,2210 mmOTMAJ _PY4O1 1A{4 Required}
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ -PY40120
l4 Requiredl
NOTE: Use the A/T Pressure Gauge Set (07406-
OO2O0O3) or A/T Low Pressure Gauge (07406-
OOTOOOO), and the A/T pressure gauge hoses and adap-
ters shown above.
4. Start the engine, and measure the respective pres
sures as follows.
a Line Pressure
a Clutch Pressure
a Clutch Low/High Pressure
a Throttle B Pressure
5. Install a new sealing washer and the sealing bolt in
the inspection hole and tighten to the specified
torque.
TOROUE:18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse old sealing washers; alwaysreplace washers.
Line Pressure Measurement
-1. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
-2. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm
3. Shift to S or @ position.
4. lMeasure line pressure.
LINE PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLE
LOCK-UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVEASSEMBLY
PRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POST ONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEFLUID PRESSURE
StandardService Limit
LineNo,BNo (or low)
Irne pressure
Torque converter,
ATF pump, pressure
regulator, torque
converter check
830 88o kPa
(8.5 9.O kgf/cm',
1 20 130 psi)
78O kPa(8.O kgf/cm', 1 10 psi)
NOTE: Higher pressures may be indicated if measurements are made in shitt lever positions other than S or f, position.
{cont'd )
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Limited Slip Differential (B18C5 engine)
Description (cont'd)
When roundang a curve
When the vehacle rounds a curye, tne differential allows the outer wheel to rotate a little faster than the inner wheel.
when this takes p|ace. the short and |ong pinion gears rotate, and wa|k around the side gears in the directions
shown. lf, for example. the right shaft is rotated in a counterclockwise direction with the differential carrier held sta-
tionary, the force is transmitted through the right side gear, short pinion gears and long pinion gears to the left side
gear, causing the left shaft to rotate in a clockwise direction. This allows the outer wheel to turn more times than the
inner wheel when the vehicle goes around a turn.
PINION GEARILONG)
When limiting differential action
The limited slip differential acts to limit the differential action when either wheel slips on ice or snow or on turn. This
is done by using the friction created between each gear and differential carrier:"''
(1) The pinions are forced against the differential carrier by the force as they are- rotated and repelled outward.
(2) The ends of the pinion gears are held firmly against the differential carrier due to the side thrust from the heli-
callY cut gears.
CARRIEB
TTFT SHAFT
RIG}IT SHAFT
With the pinion gears locked, the torque applied to the slipping wheel is reduced 8nd the torque delivered to the
other wheel is increased.
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RIGHT SIDE GEAR
PINION GEARS