water pump ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

Inspection
1. Remov e th e timin g bel t (se e pag e 6-8 ).
2 . Tur n th e wate r pum p pulle y counterclockwise .
Chec k tha t i t turn s freely .
BLEED HOL E
3. Chec k fo r sign s o f sea l leakage .
NOTE: A smal l amoun t o f "weeping " fro m th e blee d
hol e is normal .
Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e timin g bel t (se e pag e 6-8 ).
2 . Remov e th e lef t camshaf t pulle y an d bac k cove r
(see pag e 6-24 ).
3 . Remov e th e wate r pump .
NOTE : Inspec t an d clea n th e O-rin g groov e an d
matin g surfac e wit h th e cylinde r block .
O-RIN GReplace .8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
DOWE LPIN
DOWE L PI N
8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kgf-m ,
1 6 Ibf-ft )
6 x 1. 0 m m12 N- m (1. 2 kgf-m ,
8. 7 Ibf-ft )
4. Instal l th e wate r pum p in th e revers e orde r o f removal .
NOTE:
Keep th e O-rin g in positio n whe n installing .
Clea n u p th e spille d engin e coolant .
WATERPUMP
O-RIN GReplace .
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Inspection and Adjustment

Bleeding

CAUTION:

• Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using

a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and

decrease the life of the system.

• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed

to contaminate the brake fluid.

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at

the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding

procedure and checked after bleeding each brake

caliper. Add fluid as required.

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at

the MAX (upper) level line.

'96 - 97 models: '98 - 01 models:

MAX (UPPER) LEVEL

LINE

MASTER CYLINDER

2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several

times, then apply steady pressure.

3. Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape

from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw

securely.

4. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence

shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in

the fluid.

5. Refill the reservoir on the master cylinder to the

MAX (upper) level line.

BLEEDING SEQUENCE:

NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first.
FRONT:

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

REAR:

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

Front Right

Rear Right

Rear Left

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Modulator Unit

Removal/Installation

NOTE:

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does not contact the paint, wash it off

immediately with water.

Take care not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.

To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent mate-

rial.

Removal

1. Disconnect the modulator unit and pump motor connectors.

2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the proportioning control valve.

3. Remove the modulator unit.

Installation

1. Install the modulator unit.

2. Install the proportioning control valve, then connect the brake lines. Tighten the flare nuts to 15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft).

3. Connect the modulator unit and pump motor connectors.

4. Bleed the brake system, starting with the front wheels.

5. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.

6. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on.

From

From left-front

right-front
MODULATOR UNIT

RUBBER MOUNT

MODULATOR UNIT

CONNECTOR

8 mm BOLT

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

BRACKET
PROPORTIONING

CONTROL VALVE

6 mm BOLT

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

PUMP MOTOR CONNECTOR

6 mm NUT

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