Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 746

Fig. 134: Installing The Steering Joint Cover A

28. Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.

29. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about

three full turns) until the arrow mark on the label points straight up. Reinstall the steering wheel (see
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).

30. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID

REPLACEMENT ).

31. After installation, do the following checks:

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Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up to the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION ).

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Do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

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Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal
(steeling wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft
serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rod ends, if necessary.

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TIE-ROD BALL JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required: Front hub dis/assembly tool, 07965-SA50500

1. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

2. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Fig. 135: Packing The Lower Area Of The Ball Pin With Fresh Multipurpose Grease

3. Pack the interior of the NEW boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease. Note these items when

installing NEW grease:

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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.

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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

4. Install the NEW boot (A) using the special tool. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation

sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it if necessary.

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Fig. 136: Installing The NEW Boot Using The Special Tool

GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).

2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), 10 x

105 mm flange bolt (C) and the 10 mm nut (D) as shown.

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Fig. 137: Positioning The 34 mm Socket Wrench On The Flange Part Of The Gearbox Housing
With A Washer, 10 X 105 mm Flange Bolt & The 10 mm Nut

3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Remove the gearbox mount

cushion (E).

4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the NEW gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on

the gearbox mounting cushion hole.

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