Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

How to Replace a wheel bearing on a Acura Integra



                                                             Things You'll Need
                                                                   Lug wrench
                                                                        Jack
                                                                Socket wrench
                                                              Metric socket set
                                                             Ball joint remover
                                                               Bearing remover
                                                                  Bearing press
                                                                Plastic hammer
                                                                Torque wrench
                                                                   breaker bar
Instructions
1 Loosen the lug nuts. Raise the vehicle with a jack and remove the wheel. The jack point is a thicker, reinforced edge at the bottom of the body panel directly behind the
 front wheel.

2 Remove the bolts from the brake caliper and hang the caliper from a length of scrap wire. Do not allow it to hang from the brake line.

3 Remove the disc by unscrewing the retaining screws and driving a pair of 8mm bolts through the disc, pushing it away from the hub.

4 Remove the anti lock brake sensor and wire bracket from the steering knuckle.











 5 Remove the upper and lower ball joints.

6 Pull the steering knuckle outward. Disconnect the drive shaft joint with a plastic hammer to fully remove the knuckle.

7 Remove the circular clip that holds the bearing in place. Push the bearing out of the steering knuckle. Remove the inner race with a bearing remover tool.

8 Press the replacement bearing and track into the knuckle with a bearing press. Install the clip. Reinstall the steering knuckle, attach the wheel and lower the vehicle.

Friday, December 28, 2012

How to replace your D series Head Gasket

               

                                  Tool Needed
                              screw drivers
                                   sockets
                         container for waste oil
                                paper towels
                                 degreaser
                             gasket Scraper



  1. First off, it generally helps to remove the hood from its support brackets. Pop the lifters and remove the four bolts.
  2. Remove all of the associated pipework from the radiator (the system should be drained first) and remove the electrical connectors to the cylinder head and/or the wiring which will get in the way. Label the wires so you don't get mixed up when refitting everything.
  3. The cylinder head is a heavy piece of equipment, so sometimes it is easier to remove the intake manifold. Be careful that coolant will still be in the cylinder head and the manifold.



                                                    Instructions



    1. Unplug all wires and hoses connected to the cylinder head and remove the head cover. You may need to remove the A/C fan to be able to clear it of the studs on the engine block.

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  5. 2. Set the motor to "top dead center," or TDC. Remove the #1 cylinder's spark plug as well as the valve cover so you can observe the springs. Insert a screwdriver into the open spark plug hole, and rotate the motor by hand, counter-clockwise. When the #1 cylinder is on its intake stroke, watch the screwdriver. Turn the motor very slowly until the screwdriver reaches its highest point. Remove the screwdriver. Slide off the timing belt, and be sure you do not rotate the motor any further.




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  3.  3. Remove the head bolts in order, and double check that no coolant lines are still   connected.    Lift the cylinder head out. It will be very heavy--this is where you'll likely need the help of another person. Remove the old head gasket.  
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  7. 4. Drain the oil from the cylinder head. Clean the pistons, valves, head bolt holes and all other parts with degreaser and a toothbrush. Wipe down with a paper towel when finished. Some people even run the same size taps in head-bolt holes to insure proper cleaning.