Filed Under (Acura) by auhow on 27-03-2012
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Removal & Installation alternator removal 1. Ensure you have the anti-theft code for the radio. Write down the frequencies for the radio’s pre-set buttons. Note: the pcm memory must be reset after reconnecting the battery. See appropriate computer relearn article in general information. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first and the positive terminal. Remove the battery and battery base. Remove the mounting bolt, lock bolt and adjusting rod, then remove the alternator belt. See fig. 12 . Remove the alternator bracket. See fig. 13 . Disconnect the 4-pin connector and harness clip bracket. Remove the terminal nut and the blk wire from the b terminal. Take out the alternator. See fig. 14 .
Filed Under (Honda) by auhow on 16-03-2012
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Timing belt removal special tools required 1. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark (a) lines up with the pointer (b). 2. Check that the no.1 piston top dead center (tdc) mark (a) on the front camshaft pulley and the pointer (b) on the front upper cover are aligned. 3. Remove the front tires/wheels. 4. Remove the splash shield. 5. Remove the alternator-compressor belt. 6. Loosen the adjusting nut (a), locknut (b) and mounting bolt (c), then remove the power steering (p/s) pump belt (d). 7. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan. 8. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
Filed Under (Honda) by auhow on 16-03-2012
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Front brake pads inspection and replacement caution: frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health. 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (a) from the knuckle. 3. Hold the caliper pin with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot. Remove the caliper bolt (b) with another wrench. 4. Pivot the caliper (c) up out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
Filed Under (Honda) by auhow on 14-03-2012
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Inspection 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. 2. Remove the rear wheels. 3. Check the thickness (a) of the inner pad (b) and the outer pad (c). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate. 4. If any of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the rear brake pads as a set. 5. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels. Replacement 1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder. 2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. 3. Remove the rear wheels. 4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (a). 5. Remove the flange bolts (b) while holding respective caliper pin (c) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (d). Check the hose, the pin boots, and the parking brake cable boots for damage and deterioration. Note: do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake cable to prevent damage. 6. Remove the pad shim (a) and the brake pads (b). 7. Remove the pad retainers (a).
Filed Under (Honda) by auhow on 14-03-2012
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Inspection 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it vvith safetv stands in the proper locations. 2. Remove the rearvvheels. Brake pad thickness: standard: 3.3 -9.4 mm {i133-0.3? In.| service limit; 1.6 mm llj.£ifi in.L ‘\ ll – 3. Checkthe thickness (a) of the inner pad (e3) and outer pad (c). Do not include the thickness of the backing plats. 4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear brake pads as a set. Replacement 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it vvith safetv stands in the proper locations. 2. Remove the rearvvheels 3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (al. 4. Remove the flange bolts (e3) vvhile holding respective caliper pin (c) vvith a vvrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot and remove the caliper (d). Checkthe hose and pin boats for damage and deterioration. Note: do not tvvist the brake hose and the parking brake cable to prevent damage 5. Remove the pad shims (a) and brake pads (e3). . Remove the pad retainers (a). . Clean the caliper bracket (el) thoroughlv; remove anv rust, and checkfor grooves and cracks. Checkthe brake disc for damage and cracks. Applv a thin coat of lvl-y? Assemblv paste {pin u8?98-9010) to the retainers on their mating surfaces (indicated bv the arrovvsjr against the caliper bracket. 10. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assemblv paste off the retainers. Keep anv assemblv paste off the discs and pads