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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1996INTEGRA L4-1797CC 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSA/T TORQUE DATA
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)
A/T Torque Data
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION A/T Torque Data
DIMENSIONS
Clearance Between The Thrust Shim And Outer Race Of The Ball Bearing In The Transmission Housing:
STANDARD 0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.006 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drain Plug 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Needle Bearing Stop 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
Right Side Cover 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
Sub-Shaft Locknut 93 Nm (69 ft. lbs.)
Throttle Control Cable Bracket:
6 x 1.0 mm 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
8 x 1.25 mm 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Throttle Control Drum 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.)
Reverse Shift Fork 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)

Flex Plate Torque
Clearance Between The Thrust Shim And Outer Race Of The Ball Bearing In The Transmission Housing:
STANDARD 0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.006 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drain Plug 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Needle Bearing Stop 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
Right Side Cover 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
Sub-Shaft Locknut 93 Nm (69 ft. lbs.)
Throttle Control Cable Bracket:
6 x 1.0 mm 12 Nm (96 inch lbs.)
8 x 1.25 mm 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Throttle Control Drum 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.)
Reverse Shift Fork 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Drive Plate (A/T) Torque/Sequence:
Flex Plate Torque
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.