Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 483
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Removal (cont'd)
12. Disconnect the three lines (sensor inlet line, 10 mm
return line and 6 mm return line) from the hoses.
CAUTION: After disconnecting the line, plug or
seal the line with a piece of tape or equivalent.
13. Remove the mounting brackets and steering gear-
box.
NOTE: Before removing the steering gearbox, place
a jack stand under the gearbox to support it.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage fluid
lines when removing the steering gearbox.
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Disassembly
Steering Rack Disassembly
NOTE:
• Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
• Do not dip seals and 0-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page
).
2. Remove the both tie-rod ends.
3. Remove the three lines (sensor inlet line, 10 mm
return line and 6 mm return line) from the valve body
unit.
4. Remove the line mounting cushions.
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5. Remove the boot bands and tie-rod clips. Pull the
boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
6. Hold the steering rack with one wrench ('99 - 01
models: left end only), and unscrew the rack end with
another wrench.
NOTE: '96 - 98 models shown.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack sur-
face with the wrench.
7. Loosen the locknut, then remove the rack guide
screw and O-ring ('96 - 98 models only).
8. Remove the spring and rack guide from the gearbox
housing.
9. Remove cylinder lines A and B from the gearbox.
10. Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly
moving the steering rack back and forth.
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Disassembly (cont'd)
11. Remove the two flange bolts, then remove the valve
body unit from the gearbox (see page
for valve
body unit disassembly).
13. Install the special tool on the gearbox housing.
CAUTION: Do not clamp the cylinder housing.
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12. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole approximately
2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 in) in depth in the staked-
point on the cylinder.
NOTE:
• Do not allow metal shavings to enter the cylinder.
• After removing the cylinder end, remove any
burrs at the stake point.
14. Clamp the tool in a vise with soft jaws as shown,
then loosen and remove the cylinder end.
15. Remove the gearbox housing from the vise, and set
it in a press so the gearbox points upward.
16. Insert a 6" long, 3/8" drive extension into the spe-
cial tool.
17. Press the cylinder end seal and steering rack out of
the gearbox housing.
NOTE: Hold the steering rack to keep it from falling
when pressed clear.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to inner sur-
face of the cylinder wall with the tool.
CYLINDER END SEAL
REMOVER ATTACHMENT
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