Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 307
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Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands
1. Place the lift blocks as shown.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support.
NOTE: Use the same support points to support the vehicle on safety stands.
FRONT SUPPORT POINT
REAR SUPPORT POINT
LIFT BLOCKS
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Floor Jack
1. Block the rear wheels when raising the front of the
vehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rear
of the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels.
2. Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safety
stands.
3. Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehicle
will be approximately level, then lower the vehicle
onto them.
Always use safety stands when working on or under
any vehicle that is supported by only a jack.
Never attempt to use a bumper jack for lifting or
supporting the vehicle.
Front
Center the jack
bracket in the middle
of the jack lift platform.
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Rear
Center the jack
bracket in the middle
of the jack lift platform.
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-
ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi-
cle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting
arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the
ground.
Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing
is attempted.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to
damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, do the following.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to position, then position.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steer-
ing wheel does not look.
CAUTION: Improper towing preparation will damage
the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles
(80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
CAUTION: Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers
will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
TOWING HOOKS and
TIE DOWN BRACKETS
Rear:
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Service Precautions
Handling of Special Nuts and Bolts
Because the front sub frame sections on this vehicle are
constructed with aluminum alloys, use only the special
"Dacro" type nuts and bolts recommended by Acura.
NOTE:
Dacro finish can be identified by gray plating.
Some Dacro finish bolts have a green coating on the
thread section of the bolt for easier application. This
type of bolt is called a "Torquer" bolt.
Use of other types of nuts and bolts may cause elec-
trolysis and corrosion which in turn could cause the
bolt to loosen.
Gray plating
Green coating
on the threads
of some bolts.
Gray plating: "Dacro" type
Gray plating + Green coating on the threads:
"Torquer" type
1. When replacing nuts and bolts, use only the same
type.
2. Tighten the nuts and bolts with a torque wrench to
the specifications provided in this manual.
3. Clean all thread ridges with a non-wire-type bristle
brush. Foreign matter in the threads may cause the
bolt to loosen.
4. Sections on this vehicle requiring the use of Dacro
nuts and bolts will be indicated by a ( ) in this
manual.
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