oil temperature ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

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.

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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-

sion fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.ProCarManuals.com

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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The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell

you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your vehicle according to this chart:

Ambient Temperature

An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for

improved fuel economy and year-round protection in

the vehicle. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in

your area is limited to the temperature range shown on

the chart.

API SERVICE LABEL

4. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check

for oil leakage.ProCarManuals.com

3. I f th e switc h fail s t o operate , chec k th e engin e oi l
level . I f th e engin e oi l leve l i s OK , chec k th e engin e
oi l pressure .
YEL/RED WIR E(Covere d wit hinsulation )
Testing
1. Remov e th e YEL/RE D wir e fro m th e engin e oi l pres -
sur e switch .
2 . Chec k fo r continuit y betwee n th e positiv e termina l
an d th e engin e (ground) .
• Ther e shoul d b e continuit y wit h th e engin e
stopped .
• Ther e shoul d b e n o continuit y wit h th e engin e
running .
POSITIV E TERMINA LENGIN
E OI L
PRESSUR E SWITC H
1 8 N- m (1. 8 kgf-m ,
1 3 Ibf-ft )
Apply liqui d sealan tto th e threads .
Oil Pressur e Switc hOil Pressur e
Testing
If th e oi l pressur e indicato r ligh t stay s o n wit h th e
engin e running , chec k th e engin e oi l level . I f th e oi l leve l
i s correct :
1 . Connec t a tachometer .
2 . Remov e th e engin e oi l pressur e switch , an d instal l
a n oi l pressur e gauge .
ADAPTE R(1/8"-28 BSPT ) ENGIN
E OI L PRESSUR E
SWITC H MOUNTIN GHOLE
OIL PRESSUR EGAUGE(Commerciall y available )
3. Star t th e engine . Shu t i t of f immediatel y i f th e gaug e
register s n o oi l pressure . Repai r th e proble m befor e
continuing .
4. Allo w th e engin e to reac h operatin g temperatur e (fa n
come s o n a t leas t twice) . Th e pressur e shoul d be :
Engin e Oi l Temperature : 176° F (80°C )
Engin e Oi l Pressure :
A t Idle : 7 0 kP a (0. 7 kgf/cm
2, 1 0 psi )
minimu m
At 3,00 0 rpm : 34 0 kP a (3. 5 kgf/cm2, 5 0 psi )
minimu m
I f oi l pressur e i s NO T withi n specifications , inspec t
th e oi l pum p (se e pag e 8-14 ).
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Differential Assembly

Disassembly

1. Remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern, in several

steps, then remove the differential case cover.

DIFFERENTIAL

CASE COVER

DIFFERENTIAL CASE

2. Remove the oil seal from the differential case cover.

OIL SEAL

Replace.

DIFFERENTIAL

CASE COVER
Remove the bearing outer race and the 79.5 mm

thrust shim(s) from the differential case cover by heat-

ing the differential case cover to about 212°F (100°C).

NOTE:

Do not heat the differential case cover in excess

of 212°F (100°C).

If the bearing outer race was removed by heat-

ing, allow the differential case cover to cool to

room temperature.

Replace the tapered roller bearing with a new

one whenever the bearing outer race is replaced.

BEARING OUTER

RACE

79.5
mm

THRUST SHIM

(1 or 2 shims)

DIFFERENTIAL CASE COVER

4. Remove the breather plate.

SCREW

Replace.

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