engine oil ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

PGM-FI Syste m
Crankshaf t Position/Camshaf t Positio n (CKP/CMP ) (Crankshaf t
Position/Cylinde r Positio n (CKP/CYP) ) Senso r
The HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0345 : A malfunctio n i n th e circui t o f th e
Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 1 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0349 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m of
th e Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 1 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0390 : A malfunctio n in th e circui t o f th e Camshaf t
Positio n (CMP ) (Cylinde r Positio n (CYP) ) senso r 1 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P0394 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m
o f th e Camshaf t Positio n (CMP ) (Cylinde r Positio n (CYP) ) senso r 1 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1336 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m o f
th e Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 2 .
I Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1337 : A malfunctio n i n th e circui t o f th e
' Crankshaf t Positio n (CKP ) senso r 2 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1386 : A n intermitten t interruptio n proble m
o f th e Camshaf t Positio n (CMP ) (Cylinde r Positio n (CYP) ) senso r 2 .
Th e HD S o r th e sca n too l indicate s Diagnosti c Troubl e Cod e (DTC ) P1387 : A malfunctio n i n th e circui t o f th e
Camshaf t Positio n (CMP ) (Cylinde r Positio n (CYP) ) senso r 2 .
Th e CK P Senso r determine s timin g fo r injectio n an d ignitio n o f eac h cylinde r an d als o detect s engin e speed .
Th e CM P (CYP ) Senso r detect s th e positio n o f No . 1 cylinde r fo r sequentia l injectio n t o eac h cylinder . Th e CKP/CM P
(CKP/CYP ) Senso r i s installe d behin d th e fron t camshaf t pulley .
— Th e MI L ha s bee n reporte d on .— DT C P0345 , P0349 , P0390 ,P0394, P1336 , P1337 , P138 6
and/o r P138 7 ar e stored .
Proble m verification :
1. D o th e PC M Rese t Procedure .2. Star t th e engine .
Check fo r a n ope n i n th e CKP /CMP (CKP/CYP ) sensor :1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .2. Disconnec t th e CKP/CM P(CKP/CYP) 8 P connector .3. Measur e resistanc e betwee nthe terminal s o f th e indicate dsensor (se e table) .
Is ther e 65 0 - 85 0 fl ?
YE S
Chec k fo r a shor t i n th e CKP /CMP (CKP/CYP ) sensor :Check fo r continuit y t o bod ygroun d o n bot h terminal s o f th eindicate d sensor .
CKP PICK-U PCOIL 2
CM P (CYP ) PICK-U PCOIL 1
N O
Intermitten t failure , syste m is O Kat thi s time . Chec k fo r poo r con -nection s o r loos e terminal s a tC251 , C25 5 (locate d a t righ t shoc ktower) , C13 0 (CKP/CM P (CKP /CYP)) senso r an d PCM .
Replac e th e CKP/CM P (CKP/CYP )sensor (se e sectio n 6) .
CK P PICK-U PCOIL1
CMP (CYP ) PICK-U PCOIL 2
CKP/CM P (CKP/CYP ) SENSO R 8 P CONNECTO R
(To pag e 11-65 )Termina l sid e o f mal e terminal s
Is DT C P0345 , P0349 , P0390 , P0394 ,P1336, P1337 , P138 6 and/o r P138 7indicated ?
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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.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22
LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake line (Includes ABS 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

Battery terminals

Trunk hinges and latch

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake line joints (Front and rear wheelhouse)

Caliper Piston boot, caliper

Pins and boots

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor

API SERVICE LABEL API CERTIFICATION SEAL
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 brake fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventive

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda power steering fluid*3

Hypoid gear Oil API GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W-90

Compressor oil:

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

PR7-A01)

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

Recommended engine oil

viscosity for ambient

temperature ranges

*1: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (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. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-

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Ignition Syste m
Ignition Timin g Inspectio n
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S
componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s i n th e
SR S (sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r service .
1 . Star t th e engine . Hol d th e engin e a t 3,00 0 rp m wit h
no loa d (shif t leve r i n o r position ) unti l th e
radiato r fa n come s on , the n le t i t idle .
2 . Pul l ou t th e servic e chec k connecto r locate d unde r
th e glov e box . Connec t th e GRN/BL K an d RE D wir e
terminal s wit h th e specia l tool .
SERVIC E CHEC K CONNECTO R (2P )
NOTE : Locate d unde r th e glov e bo x
SC S SERVIC E CONNECTO R
(07PAZ-0010100 )
3. Chec k th e idl e spee d (se e pag e 4-19 ).
4 . Remov e th e engin e cove r (se e sectio n 5 ).
5 . Connec t a timin g ligh t t o th e No . 1 ignitio n coi l wires ;
while th e engin e idles , poin t th e timin g ligh t towar d
the pointe r o n th e timin g bel t cover .
No. 1 IGNITIO NCOIL WIRE S
TIMING LIGH T
CRANKSHAF T PULLE Y
6. Inspec t ignitio n timin g a t idl e speed .
Ignitio n Timing :
1 5 ± 2° BTD C (RED ) a t 65 0 ± 5 0 rp m wit h shif t leve r
in o r positio n an d electrica l system s turne d
off.
WHIT E MAR K
POINTER
CRANKSHAF T PULLE Y
RED MAR K
7. I f th e ignitio n timin g i s incorrect , replac e th e PC M
(ther e i s n o wa y t o adjus t ignitio n timing) .
8 . Disconnec t th e specia l too l fro m th e servic e chec k
connecto r (2P) .
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Engine Removal/Installatio n
Removal (cont'd )
26. Disconnec t th e powe r steerin g pressur e (PSP ) switc h
connector .
ADJUSTIN GBOLT
LOCKNU T8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
PS P SWITC H
CONNECTO R
P/S PUM P
BELTMOUNTIN G BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m ,
3 3 Ibf-ft )
27. Remov e th e adjustin g bolt , locknu t an d mountin g
bolt, the n remov e th e powe r steerin g (P/S ) pum p
belt an d pump .
NOTE: D o no t disconnec t th e P/ S hoses .
28 . Pul l th e carpe t bac k underneat h th e fron t passen -
ger' s sea t t o expos e th e secondar y heate d oxyge n
senso r (secondar y HO2S ) connector , the n discon -
nec t th e secondar y HO2 S connector . 29
. Remov e th e radiato r cap .
Us e car e whe n removin g th e radiato r
ca p to avoi d scaldin g b y ho t coolan t o r steam .
30 . Rais e th e hois t t o ful l height .
31 . Remov e th e fron t tires/wheel s an d splas h shield .
SPLAS H
SHIEL D
6 x 1. 0 m m9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft )
32. Drai n th e engin e coolan t (se e pag e 10-5 ). Loose n
the drai n plu g in th e radiator .
33. Drai n th e automati c transmissio n flui d (ATF) . Reinstal l
th e drai n plu g usin g a ne w washe r (se e sectio n 14 ).
34 . Drai n th e differentia l oil . Reinstal l th e drai n plu g
usin g a ne w washer (see sectio n 15 ).
35 . Drai n th e engin e oil . Reinstal l th e drai n bol t usin g a
ne w washe r (se e pag e 8-4 ).
36 . Remov e th e dampe r fork s (se e sectio n 18 ).
37 . Disconnec t th e suspensio n lowe r ar m bal l joint s
(se e sectio n 18 ).
38 . Remov e th e driveshaft s (se e sectio n 16 ).
NOTE : Coa t al l precisio n finishe d surface s wit h
clea n engin e oil . Ti e plasti c bag s ove r th e driveshaf t
ends.
SECONDAR Y
HO2 S CONNECTO R
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Cylinder Heads

Illustrated Index (cont'd)

CAUTION:

To avoid damage, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below 100°F (38°C) before removing a cylinder

head.

When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold it or damage the contact surface.

NOTE: Clean the oil control orifice when installing.

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT

11 x 1.5 mm

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

Apply engine oil to the

bolt threads.
EXHAUST GAS

RECIRCULATION

(EGR) PASSAGE
8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

OIL CONTROL

ORIFICES

Remove with 6 x 1.0 mm

bolt and clean.

RIGHT CYLINDER

HEAD GASKET

Replace.

OIL CONTROL

ORIFICES

Remove with 6 x 1.0 mm

bolt and clean.

10 x
1.25
mm

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,

33 Ibf-ft)
LEFT CYLINDER

HEAD GASKET

Replace.

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)

DOWEL PIN

DOWEL PIN
GASKET

Replace.

CYLINDER

HEAD

O-RINGS

Replace.
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Hydraulic Tappets

Bleeding

1. Fill a container with 5W - 30 or 10W - 30 engine oil,

and place the hydraulic tappet in it. Press down on

the check ball with a thin wire. Bleed the tappet of

air by pumping the plunger slowly until no bubbles

come out of the hydraulic tappet.

WIRE

HYDRAULIC

TAPPET
PLUNGER

5W
- 30 or

10W
-
30

ENGINE OIL

CHECK BALL

2. Install the hydraulic tappet to the rocker arm.

NOTE:

• Use a new O-ring when reassembling.

• Apply oil to the O-ring before installation.

ROCKER ARM

O-RING

Replace.

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Cylinder Heads

Installation (cont'd)

4. Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block.

5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts sequentially in 2 or

3 steps.

Specified Torque:

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

NOTE:

We recommend using a beam-type torque wrench.

When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure

to tighten slowly and not to overtighten.

If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing

it, loosen the bolt and retighten it.

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

Apply engine oil to the bolt

threads.
6. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the

cylinder head cover. Seat the recesses for the cam-

shaft first, then work it into the groove around the

outside edges.

NOTE:

Before installing the cylinder head cover gasket,

thoroughly clean the seal and the groove.

When installing, make sure the head cover gasket

is seated securely in the corners of the recesses

with no gap.

CORNERS OF

THE RECESS
HEAD COVER

GASKET

Clean.
CORNERS OF

THE RECESS

CYLINDER

HEAD COVER

7. Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the

four corners of the recesses.

NOTE:

Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718

- 0003.

Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry

before applying liquid gasket.

Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have

elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reap-

ply liquid gasket after removing old residue.

After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before

filling the engine with oil.

Apply liquid gasket to

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Illustrated Index

Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil during reassembly.

NOTE: Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 - 0003.

BALANCER

SHAFT

O-RING

Replace.

DOWEL

PIN

BALANCER GEAR

CASE

Apply liquid gasket to

the block mating

surface.
BALANCER SHAFT

HOLDER

Apply liquid gasket around

the oil hole to the block

mating surface.

O-RING

Replace.
6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)
BALANCER SHAFT

REAR COVER

6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)

8 x
1.25
mm

25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m,

18 Ibf-ft)

REAR BALANCER

WEIGHT

O-RING

Replace.

OUTER PIPE

O-RING

Replace.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

SWITCH

18 N-m (1.8 kgf-m, 13 Ibf-ft)

1/8 in. BSPT (British

Standard Pipe Taper)

28 threads/inch. Use

proper liquid sealant.
6 x 1.0 mm

12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,

8.7 Ibf-ft)
O-RING

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Illustrated Inde x
(cont'd )
Lubricat e al l interna l part s wit h engine oil durin g reassembly .
NOTE:
• Appl y liqui d gaske t t o th e matin g surface s o f th e rea r
cove r an d oi l pum p cas e befor e installin g them .
• Use liqui d gasket . Part No. 0871 8 - 0001 or 0871 8 - 0003 .
OIL PA N INNE RPIPEClea n whe n installing .
OIL FILTE R
OIL PA NAppl y liqui d gaske tto matin g surface .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
SNAP RIN GInstal l wit h ope nside facin g up .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m , 8. 7 Ibf-ft )
TORQU E CONVERTE R
COVE R
12 x 1. 0 m m74 N- m (7. 5 kgf-m ,
5 4 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R
DRIV E PLAT E
Chec k fo r cracks .
CRANKSHAF T OI L
SEA L
Installation , pag e 7-2 2Replace .
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
REAR COVE RApply liqui d gaske t t obloc k matin g surface .O-RING
Replace .
DOWE L
PIN
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,8.7 Ibf-ft )
CRANKSHAF T OI L
SEA L
Installation ,pages, 7-3 0 an d 8-1 5Replace .
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
OIL PUM POverhaul , pag e 8-1 2Appl y liqui d gaske tto bloc k matin g surface .
O-RINGSReplace .
DOWE
L
PIN
O-RIN GReplace .
O-RINGSReplace .
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Piston Pins

Removal

1. Apply engine oil to the piston pin snap rings, and

turn them in the ring grooves until the end gaps are

lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin bores.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the ring grooves.

SNAP RING

Cutout in the

piston pin bore

2. Remove both snap rings. Start at the cutout in the

piston pin bore.

NOTE: Remove the snap rings carefully so they do

not go flying or get lost. Wear eye protection.

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