suspension ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-

ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi-

cle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads the vehicle on

the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the

vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting

arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them

off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the

ground.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables

with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of

the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of

the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and

body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing

is attempted.

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should

be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to

damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels on the ground, do the following:

Release the parking brake.

Start the engine.

Shift to position, then position.

Turn off the engine.

CAUTION:

Improper towing preparation will damage the trans-

mission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you

cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, the

vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.

It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles

(80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will

cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed

to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:

TOWING HOOKS and

TIE DOWN BRACKETS

Rear:

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Component Location s Whee
l Alignmen t
Index
Fron t Suspension :
FRONT DAMPE R
• Removal , pag e 18-1 2
• Disassembly/Inspection , pag e 18-1 2
• Reassembly , pag e 18-1 4
• Installation , pag e 18-1 4 FRON
T
UPPER AR MRemoval , pag e 18- 5
STABILIZE R BA RRemoval , pag e 18- 5
FRON TLOWE R AR MRemoval , pag e18-5
KNUCKLE/HU B
• Replacement , pag e 18- 6
• Bearin g Replacement ,
pag e 18- 9
Caste r
NOTE : Fo r prope r inspection/adjustmen t of the whee l
alignment , chec k an d adjus t th e followin g befor e check -
in g th e alignment .
• Chec k tha t th e suspensio n i s no t modified .
• Chec k th e tir e siz e an d tir e pressure .
• Chec k th e runou t o f th e wheel s an d tires .
• Chec k th e suspensio n bal l joints . (Hol d a whee l wit h
you r hands , an d mov e i t u p an d dow n an d righ t an d
lef t t o chec k fo r wobbling. )
Inspection
NOTE: Us e commerciall y availabl e computerize d fou r
whee l alignmen t equipmen t t o measur e whee l alignmen t
(caster , camber , toe , and/o r turnin g angle) . Follo w th e
equipmen t manufacturer' s instructions .
1 . Chec k th e steerin g whee l angle ; i f significantl y of f
center , i t ma y b e necessar y t o remov e th e steerin g
whee l an d repositio n i t o n th e splines . Tur n th e
steerin g whee l t o th e straigh t ahea d position .
2. Chec k th e caste r angle .
Caster angle : 3 40' ± 1 °
3. I f ou t o f specification , chec k fo r damage d suspen -
sio n components .
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Maintenance
Engine
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2.5L
3.2L
* Transaxle
SteeringSuspension
* Brakes (Including ABS)
* Body
* Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
* Body Electrical
* Engine Electrical
* SRS2.5L
3.2L
1995±98 TL Main Menu
As sections w/ * include SRS components, special precautions are required when servicing.
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Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-

ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi-

cle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads the vehicle on

the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the

vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting

arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them

off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the

ground.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables

with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of

the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of

the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and

body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing

is attempted.

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should

be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to

damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels on the ground, do the following:

• Release the parking brake.

• Start the engine.

• Shift to position, then position.

• Turn off the engine.

CAUTION:

• Improper towing preparation will damage the trans-

mission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you

cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, the

vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.

• It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles

(80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55

km/h).

• Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will

cause serious damage. The bumpers are not

designed to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:

TOWING HOOKS and

TIE DOWN BRACKETS

Rear:

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Front Suspension

Torque Specifications

CAUTION:

• Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.

• The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.

• Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the pin

hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.

NOTE: Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)

Replace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 Ibf-ft)

Replace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

FLANGE BOLT

10 x
1.25
mm

43 N-m (4.4 kgf-m, 32 Ibf-ft)

SELF-LOCKING NUT

8 x
1.25
mm

19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

FLANGE BOLT

12 x
1.25
mm

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

FLANGE BOLT

10 x
1.25
mm

39 N-m

(4.0 kgf-m, 29 Ibf-ft)

SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

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

Replace.
FLANGE NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 Ibf-ft)

CASTLE NUT

10 x
1.25
mm

39 - 47 N-m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf-m, 29 - 35 Ibf-ft)

CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT

12 x
1.25
mm

108 N-m (11 kgf-m, 80 Ibf-ft)

FLANGE BOLT

10 x
1.25
mm

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

CASTLE NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

49 - 59 N-m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf-m,

36-43 Ibf-ft)

FLANGE BOLT

12 x
1.25
mm

103 N-m (10.5 kgf-m, 76 Ibf-ft)

SELF-LOCKING NUT

12 x
1.25
mm

64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

CASTLE NUT

14 x 2.0 mm

49-59 N-m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf-m, 36-43 Ibf-ft)
SPINDLE NUT

24 x 1.5 mm

245 N-m (25 kgf-m, 181 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

NOTE: After tightening, use a drift to

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Front Suspensio n
Suspension Arm s
Removal/Inspectio n
CAUTION: Replac e th e self-lockin g nut s afte r removal .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T12 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
UPPER AR MChec k th e bushin g fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
RADIU S RO D RUBBE R
BUSHIN G A
Chec k fo r deterioratio n
an d damage .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T
12 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
RADIUS RO D WASHER S BAL
L JOIN T BOO T
• Chec k fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
• Se e pag e 18-1 7 fo r boo t replacement .
FLANGE BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm
DAMPE R FOR KCheck fo r damage .
RADIUS RO D RUBBE RBUSHING B
Chec k fo r deterioratio n
an d damage .
FLANGE BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T12 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
DAMPER FOR K RUBBE R BUSHIN G• Chec k fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
STABILIZE R BA RChec k fo r bendin g an d damag e
STABILIZE R EN DRUBBE R BUSHIN GCheck fo r deterioratio n
an d damage .
SELF-LOCKIN
G NU T
8 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
RADIUS RO D
FLANG E BOLT S12 x 1.2 5 mm
LOWE R AR MChec k fo r damage .
LOWER AR MRUBBE R BUSHIN G• Chec k fo r deterioratio nand damage .
FLANGE BOL T12 x 1.2 5 mm
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Rear Suspensio n
Suspension Arm s
Removal/Inspectio n
CAUTION:
• Replac e th e self-lockin g nut s afte r removal .
• B e carefu l no t t o damag e th e bal l join t boot .
FLANG E BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm
FLANG E BOL T12 x 1.2 5 mm
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T10 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T
8 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
STABILIZE R BA RChec k fo r bendin g an d damage .
10 m m BOL T
8m m BOL T
STABILIZE R LIN K• Chec k fo r bendin g an d damage .• Chec k th e bushin g fo r deterioratio nand damage .
UPPER AR M• Chec k fo r bendin g an d damage .• Chec k th e bushin g fo rdeterioratio n an d damage .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T10 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
TRAILIN G AR M BRACKE T
Chec k fo r damage .
FLANG E BOL T
12 x 1.2 5 mm
STABILIZE R EN D BUSHIN G
Chec k fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
BALL JOIN T REMOVER , 2 8 m m07MA C - SL0020 0See pag e 18-1 1 fo r ho w tous e th e bal l join t remover .
CASTLE NU T10 x 1.2 5 mm
COTTE R PI N
Replace .
KNUCKL E
PROTECTO R
Chec k fo r damage .
TRAILING AR M• Chec k fo r bendin g an d damage .• Chec k th e bushin g fo rdeterioratio n an d damage .
LOWER AR M A• Chec k fo r bendin g an d damage .• Chec k th e bushin g fo rdeterioratio n an d damage .
6 m m BOL T
DAMPE R LOWE R BUSHIN G
• Chec k fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T
12 x 1.2 5 mmReplace .
LOWER AR M B• Chec k fo r bendin g an d damage .• Chec k th e bushin g fo rdeterioratio n an d damage .
KNUCKL ECheck fo r damage .
SELF-LOCKIN G NU T8 x 1.2 5 mmReplace . STABILIZE
R BUSHIN G
Chec k fo r deterioratio n an d damage .
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Rear Dampe r
Installatio n
1. Lowe r th e rea r suspension , an d positio n th e dampe r
wit h th e welde d nu t pointe d towar d th e fron t o f th e
vehicle .
DAMPE R
WELDED NU T
2. Loosel y instal l th e tw o flang e nuts .
FLANG E NUT S10 x 1.2 5 mm38 N- m (3. 9 kgf-m , 2 8 Ibf-ft )
Tighte n thes e nut s i n ste p 6 .
3. Loosel y instal l th e flang e bolt .
4 . Rais e th e rea r suspensio n wit h a floo r jac k unti l th e
vehicl e jus t lift s of f th e safet y stand .
Th e floo r jac k mus t b e securel y posi -
tione d o r persona l injur y ma y result .
5 . Tighte n th e flang e bolt .
FLANG E BOL T10 x 1.2 5 mm54 N- m (5. 5 kgf-m , 4 0 Ibf-ft )
6. Tighte n th e tw o flang e nut s o n to p o f th e dampe r t o
th e specifie d torque .
7 . Instal l th e rea r sea t (se e sectio n 20 ).
8 . Instal l th e rea r wheel s (se e pag e 18-27 ).
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