Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 308

Fig. 47: Removing Internal Shaft Bearing
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Reassembly

1. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. DO NOT wash the rubber

parts with solvent.

2. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) into the bearing support (B) using the special tools and a press.

See Fig. 49 .

3. Install, then seat the internal snap ring into the groove of the bearing support. See Fig. 46 .

4. Press the intermediate shaft (A) into the shaft bearing using attachment and a press. See Fig. 50 .

5. Install, then seat the external snap ring (A) into the groove of the intermediate shaft. See Fig. 44 .

NOTE:

Refer to the exploded view as needed during this procedure. See Fig. 48 .

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6. Install the outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using oil seal driver and a press. See Fig. 52 .

7. Install the set ring (A). See Fig. 44 .

Fig. 48: Exploded View Of Intermediate Shaft
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Fig. 49: Installing Intermediate Shaft Into Bearing Support
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

Fig. 50: Installing Intermediate Shaft Into Shaft Bearing
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX