suspension HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G User Guide

Front Suspension
Lower, Ball Joint Replacement
(confd)
8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the spe-
cial tool.
9.
10.
Install the knuckle (see page 18-161.
Check the tront wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see page 18-4),
BALL JOINT BOOT CLIP GUIDE
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Front Suspension
Removal/lnspection
CAUTION:
. Replacs ihe self-locking nuts after r6moval'
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 'l.25 mmReplace.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
Suspension Arms
818 Cl and B18C5
Engin6 Mod.ls:
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deterioration and damage.' See page 18 19 for boot replacement.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
SELF-LOCKING NUTx 1-25 mmReolace,
14 x 1.5 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.
FLANGE BOLTS14 x l.5 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mmCheck for deteriorationano oamage,LOWER ARMCheck for damage.LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deteriorationano oamage.. See page 18-22 tor
OAMPER FORKCheck for damage
bushing replacement.
and damage.
STABILIZER ENDRUBBER BUSHINGCheck f or deterioration
-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
OAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18 22 for bushing replacement.
STABILIZER LINK
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lnstallation
CAUTION: Th€ vehiclo should bs on the ground b€fore any bolts or nuis connectod to rubber mounis or bushings aro
tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off thedirt,oil or gr€ase on the threads before tightening the fasteners.
. The right and left damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is ma.ked with "VL" while the righr
damoer fork is marked with "VR".
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SRZ-L" while the right arm is
marked with "SRZ-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjust the location ot the link with the sus-
pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front ofthe car.
. After installing the suspension a rm, check the front wheel alignmentand adjust if necesssry (see page 18-4).
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 nn64 N.m {6,5 kg{.m, 47Replace.
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilazer markwith end of stabilizer
BOLT
STABILIZER EUSHING
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)Replace.
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m. 16 lbf.ft}
BADIUS ARM WASHER B{SMALL I.D.)
\64 N.m {6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbt.ft) .SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mm83 N.m {8.5 kgI.m, 61 lbl.ftlReplace.
RAOIUS ARM WASHER A{LARGE I.O.I
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLTS14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m {9.1 kgf.m, 66 lbtft)
RS, LS Modebi
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kg,f.m. 16lbtftl
SELF.LOCKING NUTI x I .25 mm22 N m {2.2 kgt'm, 15 lbf.ft)Replace.
14 x 1.5 mm89 N m {9.1 kgf m,66lblft)
SELF-LOC(ING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgf.m,22 lbtftlReplace.Hold the balljoint pin using ahex wrench, and tighten the self-locking nut.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgl.m, 32lbf.ft}
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftlReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT 8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgI m, 16lbf.ft)
STABILIZER END RUBBER BUSHINGSNote the directionof the bushinas.
Replace.Before tightening the self locking nuts, position the ball joint pinat the center of the range in which the pin can be moved with thesuspension under vehicle load.
MARK
SILICONE GREASE
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Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
. Replace the solt.locking nut after removal.
. The vohicle should be on th€ ground beto.6 any bolts or nu$ connected to lubber mounts or bushings are tight€ned.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m {4.0 kgl.m,29lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kg,f.m, 40
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
I mm BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf.ft)
FLANGE NUT10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m,35lbtft)
FLANGE SOLT12 x 1.25 mm
SELF.LOCKING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgt.m,22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 'l.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgl.m.40 lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTI x 1.25 mmTyp6 R: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m,22 lbtft)Except Typ6 R: 22 N.m 12.2l'gl'rn,2.lbiftl
FLANGE SOLT10 r L25 mm5,1N.m (5.5 kg{.m, .0 lbf.ftl
CALIPER BRACKET10 x 1,25 mm56 N.m (5.6 kgf.m. 41 lbl.ftl
NUT
MOUNTING
39 N.m 14.0 kgl m,29 lbtftl
BOLT
22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134lbf.ft}Replace,NOTE: After tightening, use a drift rostake the spandle nut shoulder againstthe spjndle.64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
EOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbtftl
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm54 N m 15.5 kgt m, 40 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTIFLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kg{.m, 47 lbf.ft,
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit (cont'd)
Type R Model:
TRAIUNG ARMREAR WHEELSPLASH GUARDHUB BEARING UNIT
SPINDLE WASHER
SPIND1I NUT22 x 1.5 mm
HUB CAP.Replace.
6 mm FLANGE BOLT
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit {cont'dl
Remove the brake hose mounting bolt.
Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts and
hang the caliper to one side.
CAUTION: To prevent accidenlal damage to the
caliper or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to
hang the caliper from the undgrcarriag€.
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub.
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to pre-
vent cocking the disc excessively.
Remove the brake disc.
Remove the hub unit from the knuckle.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
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lnstallation
l. Install the hub unit, spindle washer and brake disc.
NOTE:
. Wash the bearing and spindle thoroughly in high
flash point solvent before reassembly.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the rear hub and the brake disc.
HUS UNIT
SPINOLE WASHER
Install the brake caliper with the caliper bracket
mounting bolts.
Install the brake hose with the brake hose mounting
bolt.
CAUTION: Be careful not to twist the hos€ mor€
than nec€ssary.
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNNNG EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm56 N m 15.6 kgf.m, 41 lbt.ftl
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BRAKE DISC
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT22 N.m 12.2 kgt m. 16 lbf ftl

Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms (cont'dl
Removal/lnspection
All except Type R Models:mm BOLT
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
AOJUSTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLT)'10 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
UPPER ARMCheck for bending and damage.
UPPER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
COMPENSATOR ARMCheck for bendingand damage,
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm
STABILIZER END BUSHING
Check for deterioration and damage.COMPENSATORARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage-
FLANGE EOLTl0 x 1.25 mmBOL8 x 1.25 mmSTABILIZER LINK. Check for bending and damage.. Check the bushing for deterioration and damage.
ARM BUSHING
18-32
. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18-37Ior bushing replacement.

Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms (cont'dl
Installation
CAUTION: Any bolB or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicl. on th6
ground.
All except Type R Models:
NOTEi
. Make sure the self-locking bolts on the compensator arms are installed in the same direction.
. "LV" is stamped on the left lower arm and "RV" on the right lower arm.
. "i UP LSR" is stamped on the lett upper arm and "f UP RSR" on the right upper arm.
. The rightand left compensator arm are symmetrical. Install sothe "l UP" mark stamped side faces forward.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the rear wheel alignmentand adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
I mm BOLT22 N.m {2.2 kgtm, 16lbtft}STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m.40lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm39 N m {{.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
UPPER ARM
TRAILING ARM
FLANGE EOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, 40lbf.ft}
COMPENSATOR ARM
.-/ SILICONE.5tr@l GREASECOMPENSATOR ARM BUSHING
FLANGE BOI-T10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, {O lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m.47 lbf.ft)--- SILICONE.S!@l GREASE
LOWER ARM
LOWER ARM BUSI{ING
-- SILIGONE.S@l GREASE
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m, 47 lbt.ftl -P'a
,amce gotr/
10 x 1.25 mm
BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgt'm, 16 lbf'ftl
39 N.m (4.0 kgf m.29lbtft)stLtcoNEGREASE
UPPER ARM BUSHING
.-.- SILICONES@l GREASE
ADJUSTING BOLT
{FLANGE BOLT)10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtft)
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STABILIZER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m, 40 lbf.ftl
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)Installation
Typ€ R Model:
NOTE;
. Any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicle on the ground.. "L" is stamped on the left lower arm and "R" is stamped on the right lower arm.. "l UP LS" is stamped on the left upper arm and "l UP RS" is stampedon the right upper arm.. The right and left compensator arms are symmetrical. Install then with the "1 Up" mark facesing forward. After installing the suspension arm, checkthe rearwheel alignmentand adjustitif necessary(see page 18-4).
8 mm BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgl m, 16 lbt.ftl
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
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stLtcoNEGREASEBUSHINGADJUSTING BOLTIFLANGE BOLT}l0 x 1.25 mm6,4 N.m {6.5 kgt m,
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm5,[ N.m 15.5 kg[.m. 40 lbt.ftl
STABILIZER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mrn39 N.m (,r.0 kgf.m.29 lbtftl5/a N.m 15.5 kgl.m, a0
COMPENSATOR AFM
UPPER ARM
TRAILING ARM
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgf.m, .{) lbf.ftl..- SILICONE.4@i cREAsECOMPENSATORARM BUSHING
FLANGE BOLI10 r 1.25 mm6,4 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbf.Itl
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm6a N.m 16.5 kgl.m, a7 lbf.ftl
, ror"orr /
l0 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm30 N.m 13.1 kgt m, 22 lbf.ftl
..- SILICONE.@ll GREASE
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt m, 40 lbtftl
LOWER ARM
LOWER ARM EUSHING
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--- SILICONE@l GREASE
-- slLlcoNE&l GREASE
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Rear Damper
Removal
Remove the rear wheels (see page 18-30).
Remove the damper access panel.
- Sedan only: Remove the trunk side panel (see
section 20).
Remove the two flange nuts.
Hatchback:
DAMPER ACCESS PANEL
10 x'1.25 mm
Remove the wheel sensor wire brackets (for vehicles
with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
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5.Remove the flange bolt on the damper.
Remove the flange bolt that connects the lower arm
to the trailing arm.
7. Lower the rear suspension and remove the damper.
DAMPER
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