Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual page 664

Pump noise
Grating noise
from pump
Pump noise
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Rattle or chattering
C h e c k t h e f l u i d l e v e l .
l f l o w , f i l l t h e r e s e r v o i r t o t h e
p r o p e r l e v e l , a n d c h e c k f o r l e a k s .
T i g h t e n o r r e p l a c e a s n e c e s s a r y .
Cavitation caused by air bubbles
in the fluid.
Check for a crushed inlet hose or
a loose hose clamp allowing air
into the suction side of the sys-
tem.
Tighten or replace as oecessary.
Check the oumo shaft oil seal.
Check the reservoir for cracks.
N O T E : P u m p n o i s e u p t o 2 - 3
m i n u t e s a l t e r s t a r t i n g i n c o l d
weather is normal.
Compare pump noise at operat-
ing tomperature to another simi-
lar vehicle.
lf pump noise is abnormally loud,
remove and inspect the pump for
wear and damage (see page 17-
36).
Tighten or replace the pulley.
l f s h a f t i s l o o s e , r e p l a c e t h e
pump.
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