brake ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Owner's Manual

Lower Valv e Bod y Assembl y
Removal/Installatio n
Make sur e lifts , jack s an d safet y stand s ar e
place d properl y (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 to th e position .
4 . Remov e th e drai n plug , an d drai n th e automati c
transmissio n flui d (ATP) . Reinstal l th e drai n plu g
wit h a ne w sealin g washer . 8
. Remov e th e shif t solenoid/A/ T clutc h pressur e con -
tro l solenoi d valv e harnes s connecto r stop .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft ) CONNECTO
R STO P
O-RIN G
Replace .
O-RING
Replace .
DOWE L PI N DOWE
L PI N
DOWE L PI N
ATP PA N
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
9. Remov e th e AT P pa n (1 4 bolts) .
10 . Remov e th e AT P straine r (thre e bolts) .
11 . Remov e th e lowe r valv e bod y assembl y (si x bolts )
whil e pushin g th e connecto r ou t o f th e transmissio n
housing .
12 . Clea n th e inle t openin g o f th e AT P straine r
thoroughly wit h compresse d air , the n chec k tha t i t i s
in goo d condition , an d th e inle t openin g i s no t
clogged .
13 . Replac e th e AT P straine r i f i t i s clogge d o r dam -
aged.
NOTE : Th e AT P straine r ca n b e reuse d i f i t i s no t
clogged .
14. Instal l th e lowe r valv e bod y assembl y in th e revers e
orde r o f removal .
SEALING WASHE R
Replace .
5. Remov e th e shif t cabl e cove r mountin g bolts , the n
remov e th e shif t solenoid/A/ T clutc h pressur e con -
tro l solenoi d valv e harnes s clam p an d connecto r
fro m th e shif t cabl e cover .
DRAIN PLU G18 x 1. 5 m m49 N- m (5. 0 kgf-m , 3 6 Ibf-ft ) DOWE
L PI N
LOWE R VALV E
BOD Y ASSEMBL Y
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
AT P STRAINE R
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
AT P PA N GASKE T
Replace .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
SHIF T CABL E
COVER
SHIFT SOLENOI D VALVE /
A/ T CLUTC H PRESSUR E
CONTRO L SOLENOI D VALV E
HARNES S CONNECTO R
CLAM
P
6. Remov e th e shif t cabl e cove r fro m th e transmissio n
housing .
7 . Disconnec t th e shif t solenoid/A/ T clutc h pressur e
contro l solenoi d valv e harnes s connector .
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Transmission
Installation (cont'd )
TRANSMISSIO N HOUSIN GMOUNTIN G BOLT S12 x 1.2 5 m m64 N- m (6. 5 kgf-m , 4 7 Ibf-ft )
36. Instal l th e AT F dipstic k tub e bracke t bolts .
37 . Connec t th e transmissio n sub-harnes s connector .
38 . Instal l th e contro l box .
39 . Instal l th e stru t brace .
40 . Refil l th e transmissio n wit h th e recommende d AT F
(se e pag e 1 4-108 ).
41 . Connec t th e batter y positiv e (+ ) an d negativ e (- )
cable s t o th e batter y terminals .
42 . Se t th e parkin g brake . Star t th e engine , an d shif t th e
transmissio n throug h al l gear s thre e times . Chec k
th e shif t leve r operatio n an d th e A/ T gea r positio n
indicato r operation .
43 . Le t th e engin e reac h norma l operatin g temperatur e
(th e radiato r fa n come s on ) wit h th e transmissio n in
th e o r position , the n tur n it of f an d chec k AT F
level .
44 . Roa d tes t a s describe d o n page s 14-10 4 thr u 14-106 .
45 . Ente r th e anti-thef t radi o cod e fo r th e radio , the n
ente r th e customer' s radi o statio n presets .
46 . Memoriz e th e engin e idl e spee d signa l i n th e PC M
(se e pag e 11-111 ).
35
. Instal l th e transmissio n housin g mountin g bolts .
TRANSMISSIO NSUB-HARNES SCONNECTOR
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,8.7 Ibf-ft )6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,8.7 Ibf-ft )
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Link Adjustmen t
• Mak e sur e lifts , jack s an d safet y stand s ar e place d
properl y (se e sectio n 1 ).
• Appl y parkin g
brake, and bloc k rea r wheel s s o vehi -
cle wil l no t rol l of f stand s an d fal l o n yo u whil e work -
ing unde r it .
1. Shif t the transmissio n into the position .
2. Remov e th e cente r consol e (se e sectio n 20 ).
3 . Remov e th e loc k pi n fro m th e lin k adjuster .
LINK RO D
LINK ADJUSTE R
4. Inser t a 4. 0 m m (0.1 6 in ) pi n int o th e shif t leve r bracke t
through th e positio n cutou t o f th e shif t lever .
CAUTION : B e sur e t o us e a 4. 0 m m (0.1 6 in ) pin .
SHIF T LEVE R
POSITIO NA/T GEA R POSITIO N
PANE L
POSITIO N HOL E
5. Verif y tha t th e shif t positio n is i n th e positio n o n
the transmission .
SHIFT CABL E
CONTRO L LEVE R
A/ T GEA R
POSITIO N SWITC H
6. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , verif y tha t th e
indicato r ligh t come s on .
CAUTION : D o no t star t th e engine .
GAUGE ASSEMBL Y
INDICATOR
LIGH T
A/ T GEA R POSITIO N
INDICATO R
LOCK PI N
4.0 m m PI N
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Shift Cabl e
Replacemen t
• Mak e sur e lifts , jacks , an d safet y stand s ar e place d
properl y (se e sectio n
1).
• Appl y th e parkin g brake , an d bloc k th e rea r wheel s s o
th e vehicl e wil l no t rol l of f th e stand s an d fal l o n yo u
whil e workin g unde r it .
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 int o th e position .
4. Remov e th e cente r consol e (se e sectio n 20 ).
5 . Shif t th e transmissio n int o th e position .
6. Remov e th e self-lockin g nu t an d shif t cabl e en d col -
lar , the n remov e th e shif t cabl e fro m th e shif t leve r
link .
CAUTION : Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e shif t cable .
SHIFT LEVE RLINK
SHIF T CABL E
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7.2 Ibf-ft )
SHIFT CABL E
EN D COLLA R
7. Pul l th e carpe t bac k t o expos e th e secondar y HO2 S
connector . Disconnec t th e connector , the n pus h i t t o
outside .
NOTE : Th e secondar y HO2 S connecto r i s locate d
unde r th e passenger' s seat .
BAND
EXHAUS TPIPE A
TRANSMISSIO NSTOP COLLA R
10 x 1.25m m38 N- m(3.9 kgf-m , 28 Ibf-ft )
SECONDAR Y
HO2 S
HARNES S
COVE R
6x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
EXHAUS T
PIP E A BRACKE T
9. Remov e th e secondar y HO2 S harnes s cover , the n
remov e th e thre e wa y catalyti c converter .
10 . Remov e th e hea t shields .
6x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
HEATSHIEL D6x 1.0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,7.2 Ibf-ft )
HEAT
SHIEL D
8x 1.25m m22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,16 Ibf-ft )
THRE E WA Y
CATALYTI C
CONVERTE R
10 x 1.2 5 mm33 N- m (3. 4 kgf-m ,25 Ibf-ft )
GASKE TReplace .
lOx 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m ,40 Ibf-ft )
GASKE T
Replace .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,16 Ibf-ft )
10x 1.25m m33 N- m (3. 4 kgf-m ,25 Ibf-ft )
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Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment

NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four

wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-

ment (caster, camber, toe, and/or turning angle).

Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the tire pressure.

2. Center the steering wheel spokes.

3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight

ahead.

Front toe: 0 ± 2 mm (0±1/16 in)

— If adjustment is required, go on to step 4.

— If no adjustment is required, remove the align-

ment equipment.

4. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, then turn both tie-rods

in the same direction until the front wheels are

pointed straight ahead.

TIE-ROD LOCKNUT

14 x 1.5 mm

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)
TIE-ROD

5. Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on

the turning radius gauge is correct.

6. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts, and

reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or dis-

placed.
Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment

NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four

wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-

ment (caster, camber, toe and/or turning angle). Follow

the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Release the parking brake.

NOTE:

• Measure the difference in toe measurements

with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

• If the parking brake is engaged, you may get an

incorrect reading.

Rear toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm (1/16 ± 1/16 in)

— If adjustment is required, go to step 2.

— If no adjustment is required, remove the align-

ment equipment.

2. Hold the adjusting bolt on the rear lower arm B and,

loosen the self-locking nut.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x 1.25mm

54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m, 40 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

LOWER ARM B

ADJUSTING BOLT

3. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt

until toe is correct.

4. Install the self-locking nut, and tighten it while hold-

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Wheel Alignmen t Wheel/Hu
b Inspectio n
Turning Angl e Inspectio n
NOTE: Us e commercially-availabl e computerize d fou r
whee l alignmen t equipmen t t o measur e whee l align -
men t (caster , camber , toe , and/o r turnin g angle) . Follo w
th e equipmen t manufacturer' s instructions .
1 . Tur n th e whee l righ t an d lef t whil e applyin g th e
brake , an d measur e th e turnin g angl e o f bot h
wheels .
Turnin g angle :
Inwar d wheel :
41 °30 ' ± 2°
Outwar d wheel :
33°54' (reference )
Bearing En d Pla y
2. I f th e turnin g angl e i s no t withi n th e specifications ,
chec k fo r ben t o r damage d suspensio n compo -
nents . 1
. Rais e th e vehicl e of f th e ground , an d suppor t i t wit h
safet y stand s in th e prope r location s (se e sectio n 1 ).
2 . Remov e th e wheels , the n reinstal l th e whee l nuts .
3 . Attac h th e dia l gaug e a s shown .
Front/Rear :
Standard : 0 - 0.0 5 m m (0 - 0.00 2 in )
Fron t
Measur e th e en d pla y a t th ehu b flange .
Rear
Measur e en d th e pla y a t th e cente r o fth e hubcap .
4. Measur e th e bearin g en d pla y b y movin g th e brak e
dis c inwar d o r outward .
5 . If th e bearin g en d pla y measuremen t i s mor e tha n
th e standard , replac e th e whee l bearing .
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Front Suspensio n
Knuckle/Hub Replacemen t
NOTE:
• Us e onl y genuin e Hond a whee l weight s fo r aluminu m wheels . Non-genuin e whee l weight s ma y corrod e an d damag e
aluminu m wheels .
• Befor e installin g th e wheel , clea n th e matin g surfac e o f th e brak e dis c an d insid e o f th e wheel .
KNUCKL E
WHEEL BEARIN G
Replace .
Replacement , pag e 18- 9
SPLASH GUAR D
BALL JOIN T BOO T
CASTL E NU T14 x 2. 0 m m
FRON T HU B
Chec k fo r damag e an d
cracks .
BRAKE DIS C
Chec k fo r wea r an d
rust .Removal , pag e 18-1 0Inspection , sectio n 1 9
6 m m SCRE W5 N- m(0.5 kgf-m , 4 Ibf-ft )
WHEE L NU T
12 x 1. 5 m m108 N- m (1 1 kgf-m , 8 0 Ibf-ft )
CENTE R CA P
SPINDL E NU T
24 x 1. 5 m m245 N- m (2 5 kgf-m , 18 1 Ibf-ft )
Replace .
NOTE :
• Befor e installin g th e spindl e nut , appl y
engine oi l t o th eseatin g surfac e o f th e nut .• Afte r tightening , us e a drif t t o stak e th espindl e nu tshoulde r agains t th e spindle .
FLAT-HEA
D SCRE W
9.8 N- m(1.0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
COTTE
R PI N
Replace .
SNAP RIN G
CASTL
E NU T
10 x 1.2 5 mm
SE T RIN G
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Front Damper

Removal

1. Remove the brake hose clamps from the damper.

BRAKE HOSE

CLAMPS

FLANGE

BOLT

FLANGE BOLT

DAMPER FORK
SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

Replace.

2. Remove the flange bolt.

3. Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then

remove the damper fork.

4. Remove the damper by removing the five flange

nuts.

NOTE: Mark the right and left dampers or store them

separately. Do not confuse them on installation.

FLANGE NUTS
Disassembly/Inspection

Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-

pressor according to the manufacturer's instructions,

then remove the self-locking nut.

CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than

necessary to remove the nut.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

Replace.

STRUT SPRING

COMPRESSOR:

(Commercially available)

BRANICK® T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,

or equivalent

2. Remove the damper from the spring compressor,

then disassemble the damper as shown on the next

page.

Inspection

1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.

2. Push on the damper as shown.

WOODEN

BLOCK

3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,

both compression and extension.

NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it does

not (no compression or no extension), the gas is

leaking and the damper should be replaced.

4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-

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Rear Suspensio n
Hub Bearin g Uni t Replacemen t
NOTE:
• Us e onl y genuin e Hond a whee l weight s fo r aluminu m wheels . Non-genuin e wheel s weight s ma y corrod e an d damag e
aluminum wheels .
• Befor e installin g th e wheel , clea n th e matin g surface s o f th e brak e dis c an d insid e o f th e wheel .
FLANG E NU T16 x 1. 5 m m140 N- m (14. 3 kgf-m , 10 3 Ibf-ft )
PARKING BRAK E ASSEMBL Y
D o no t disassemble .
HU B BEARIN G UNI T
Inspec t fo r fault ymovemen t an d wear .
SPINDL E WASHE R
SPINDLE NU T24 x 1. 5 m mReplace .245 N- m (25. 0 kgf-m , 18 1 Ibf-ft )NOTE : Afte r tightening , us e a drif t t ostak e th e spindl e nu t shoulde r agains tthe spindle .
WHEEL NU T12 x 1. 5 m m108 N- m (1 1 kgf-m , 8 0 Ibf-ft )
FLANG E NU T 1 0 x 1.2 5 m m
3 8 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m , 2 8 Ibf-ft )
BRAKE DIS C
Chec k fo r wea r an d
rust .Inspection ,Section 19 .
FLAT-HEAD SCRE W
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m ,
7. 2 Ibf-ft )
HUB CA PReplace .
WHEEL CENTE R CA P
Inspec
t surfac e fo r damage .
O-RINGReplace .
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Component Location s
Index
'96 - 9 9 models :
BRAKE SYSTE M INDICATO R
Parkin g Brak e Peda l Switc h Test , pag e 19- 9
Brak e Flui d Leve l Switc h Test , pag e 19- 9
BRAK E PEDA LInspectio n an d Adjustment , pag e 19- 5
PARKIN G BRAK E CABL EInspectio n an d Replacement , pag e 19-3 0
MASTE R CYLINDER/BRAK E BOOSTE R
Bleeding , pag e 19- 8
Removal/Installation , pag e 19-1 4
Maste r Cylinde r Inspection , 19-1 5Pushro d Clearanc e Adjustment , 19-1 5
Brak e Booste r Inspection , 19-1 6
REA R BRAKE SRear Brak e Pads , pag e 19-1 7
Rea r Brak e Disc , pag e 19-1 9
Rea r Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-2 0
PARKIN G BRAK EInspection , pag e 19-2 2
Parkin g Brak e Shoe s Replacement , pag e 19-2 4
Linin g Surfac e Break-in , pag e 19-2 7
BRAK E HOSES/LINE S
Inspection/Torqu e Specifications , pag e 19-2 8
Hos e Replacement , pag e 19-2 9
PARKIN G BRAK E PEDA LInspectio n an d Adjustment , pag e 19- 6
FRON T BRAKE SFront Brak e Pads , pag e 19-1 0
Fron t Brak e Disc , pag e 19-1 2
Fron t Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-1 3
MASTE
R CYLINDER/BRAK E BOOSTE R
'0
0 - 0 1 model s (USA) :
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