Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 729

Fig. 67: Removing The Pinion Shaft Grommet

21. Apply vinyl tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft.

22. Apply vinyl tape or equivalent material (A) to the brake lines to protect them from the pinion shaft.

Fig. 68: Applying Vinyl Tape To The Brake Lines

23. Move the steering gearbox to the driver's side, and rotate it so the pinion shaft points toward the front of

the vehicle.

24. Carefully move the steering gearbox as an assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle until the pinion

shaft clears the wheelwell opening. Be careful not to damage the brake lines with the pinion shaft.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 69: Rotating Steering Gearbox So The Pinion Shaft Points Toward The Front Of The Vehicle

25. Remove the steering gearbox through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 70: Removing The Steering Gearbox

26. After removing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid gets on the gearbox mount

cushions, gearbox housing, surface of the subframe and stiffener. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.

STEERING GEARBOX OVERHAUL

EXPLODED VIEW

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 71: Exploded View Of Steering Gearbox Components

Special Tools Required:

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Cylinder end seal remover attachment 07NAD-SR3020A

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Pilot collar 07GAF-PH70100

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Valve seal ring sizing tool 07NAG-SR3090A

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Ball joint boot clip guide 07974-SA50800

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX