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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal Height

  • Loosen locknut and back brake light switch off until it breaks contact with brake pedal.
  • Loosen pushrod locknut, then turn pushrod in or out until to adjust pedal height to specifications, Fig. .
  • Turn in brake light switch until plunger is fully depressed. Back switch off 1/4 turn and tighten locknut.
  • With engine stopped, ensure brake pedal freeplay is within specifications, Fig. .
  • Ensure brake lamps go out with brake pedal released.

Parking Brake

After servicing rear brakes, depress brake pedal sever...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Component Locations -> 2.2CL & 2.3CL
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig....

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transmission fluid, then reinstall drain plug using new washer. It is not required to remove drain plug when left driveshaft is removed.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Remove self-locking nut with 12mm dampner fork mounting bolt. and 10mm dampner pinch bolt then remove dampner fork.
  • Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut then separate lower ball joint lower arm from using ball joint thread pro...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect starter cable and solenoid terminal wire.
  • Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Maintenance Required Lamp -> 1997-99 3.0CL
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

The maintenance required lamp will light in 7400-7600 mile intervals to indicate maintenance is required. After performing the required maintenance, res...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect ATF cooler lines from radiator.
  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove upper support brackets and radiator.
  • Remove fan shro...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS

Alternator and Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Comparment Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GASEngine Comparment Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Knock Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • I/P Relay & Control Module Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GASI/P Relay & Control Module Locations Diagram for 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • ABS Control Unit
  • Security Control Unit
  • Climate Control Unit
  • Keyless Door Lock Control Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Acura CL  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura CL 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Anti-Lock Brake System Pump Motor Relay
  • Anti-Lock Brake System Control Unit
  • Anti-Lock Brake System Fail-Safe Relay
  • 1998 Acura CL  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Beeper
  • Driver's Door Switch
  • Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Flasher Circuit
  • Intermittent Wiper Relay Circuit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Battery Testing and Replacement
    Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 1998 Acura CL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Acura CL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Acura CL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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