Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 299

Fig. 12: Installing Knuckle To Lower Arm
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

Fig. 13: Installing Damper Fork Over Axle Shaft & Onto Lower Arm
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Removal

1. Drain the transmission fluid.

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Manual transmission. See appropriate SERVICING in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

NOTE:

Letters in parenthesis correspond to letters in illustrations.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

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Automatic transmission. See appropriate SERVICING in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

2. Remove the right axle shaft. See FRONT AXLE SHAFTS .

3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B). See Fig. 14 .

4. Remove the intermediate shaft (C) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is

clear of the differential to prevent damage to the differential oil seal. See Fig. 15 .

Fig. 14: Removing Flange Bolt & Dowel Bolt
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

Fig. 15: Removing & Installing Intermediate Shaft
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Installation

1. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft (C) contacts the transmission (differential) thoroughly with

solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the
differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal to prevent damage to the differential oil seal. See Fig.
14 .

2. Install the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B). See Fig. 15 and TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

3. Install the right axle shaft. See FRONT AXLE SHAFTS .

OVERHAUL

2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX