Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 761

2004 SUSPENSION

Rear - TSX

DESCRIPTION

Model uses an independent control arm suspension system. Suspension consists of a vertically mounted strut or
damper, and coil spring connected to a knuckle/spindle assembly, upper control arm, lower control arm, trailing
arm, and a stabilizer bar. See Fig. 1 .

Fig. 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Components
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL BEARING

Wheel bearings are not adjustable. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Install wheel lug nuts. Check wheel
bearing end play using a dial indicator. See Fig. 2 . If rear wheel bearing end play is greater than .002" (.05
mm), replace hub and wheel bearing assembly. See HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.

NOTE:

See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX

Fig. 2: Measuring Wheel Bearing End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX

BALL JOINT

Removal

1. Install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint (A) by hand until it stops to prevent

damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin. See Fig. 3 .

2. Apply grease (A) to the ball joint remover on the areas shown. See Fig. 4 . These will ease installation of

the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.

3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the ball joint remover. See Fig. 5 . Insert the jaws carefully,

making sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (B).

4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head (C) of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown to

allow the jaw to pivot.

5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole. If

necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.

6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the

ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.

NOTE:

Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. DO NOT strike the
housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect.

NOTE:

DO NOT use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX