Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 491
Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'd)
8. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
9.8 N-m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
9. Screw two 8 x 12 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub.
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent
cocking the disc excessively.
10. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
11. Remove the cotter pin from the ball joint castle nut,
and remove the nut.
12. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the 12 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end
to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
13. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas
shown. This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
Apply grease here.
ADJUSTING BOLT
NOTE: After making the adjustment to the adjusting
bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in
this position to allow the jaw to pivot.
16. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
Wear eye protection. The ball joint can
break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other debris
in your eyes.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint, and pull the ball joint out of the
steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot,
and replace it if damaged.
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HEX NUT
REMOVER, 28 mm
14. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws
carefully, making sure you do not damage the ball
joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant
to loosen the ball joint.
BALL JOINT
HEX NUT
('99 - 01 models)
54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,
40 Ibf-ft)
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT
('96 - 98 models)
49 - 59 N-m
(5.0 - 6.0 kgf-m,
36-43 Ibf-ft)
PRESSURE BOLT
8 x 12 mm
BOLT
BRAKE DISC
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18. Remove the cotter pin and lower arm ball joint nut.
CASTLE NUT
69 - 78 N-m
(7.0 - 8.0 kgf-m,
51 - 58 Ibf-ft)
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter pin as shown.
HEX NUT
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 32 mm
19. Install a 14 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
that the 14 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin
end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
20. Use the special tool as shown on page
to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant
to loosen the ball joint.
21. Remove the cotter pin and the upper ball joint nut.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm
HEX NUT
24. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the
driveshaft end with a plastic hammer, then remove
the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
Wheel Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Replace the bearing with a new one after removal.
25. Carefully clamp the caliper bracket mount section of
the knuckle in a vise with soft jaws.
SLIDE HAMMER
(Commercially available)
WHEEL NUT
FRONT
HUB
26. Separate the hub from the knuckle using a commer-
cially available hub puller.
CAUTION:
• Hold the knuckle securely so it does not slip out
of the vise from the impact.
• Take care not to distort the splash guard.
22. Install a 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin
end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
23. Use the special tool as shown on page
to sep-
arate the ball joint and knuckle.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant
to loosen the ball joint.
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly, bend
the cotter pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT
39 - 47 N-m
(4.0 - 4.8 kgf-m,
29 - 35 Ibf-ft)
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'd)
27. Remove the splash guard.
6 mm SCREW
SPLASH GUARD
28. Remove the snap ring from the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
SNAP RING
29. Press the wheel bearing out of the knuckle using the
special tools and a press.
DRIVER
ATTACHMENT,
72 x 75 mm
WHEEL
BEARING
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY BASE
30. Remove the outboard bearing inner race from the
hub using the special tools and a commercially
available bearing separator.
Press
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL
INNER
RACE
BEARING SEPARATOR,
0-4 1/2 in.
(Commercially available)
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NOTE: Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in
high flash point solvent before reassembly.
31. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old bearing, plate and a press.
Press
PLATE
OLD BEARING
KNUCKLE
SUPPORT
BASE
WHEEL BEARING
DRIVER ATTACHMENT
78 x 90 mm
32. Install the snap ring securely in the knuckle groove.
KNUCKLE
SNAP RING
33. Install the splash guard, and tighten the screws.
6 mm SCREW
4.9 N-m (0.5 kgf-m, 4 Ibf-ft)
SPLASH
GUARD
34. Place the front hub in the special tool fixture, then
set the knuckle in position, and apply downward
pressure using the special tools and a press.
Press
ATTACHMENT,
42 x 47 mm
FRONT
HUB
ATTACHMENT,
72 x 75 mm
WHEEL BEARING
SUPPORT
BASE
35. Install in reverse order of removal.
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