Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 762

Fig. 3: Installing Ball Joint Thread Protector
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Fig. 4: Applying Molybdenum Grease To Ball Joint Remover
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Fig. 5: Installing Ball Joint Remover
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DAMPER/SPRING

For exploded view of damper/spring, see Fig. 6 .

Removal

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.

2. Remove the rear shelf. See Fig. 7 .

3. Remove the seat side bolster. See Fig. 8 .

4. Remove the 2 flange nuts (B). See Fig. 9 .

5. Remove the flange bolt (A) from the knuckle.

6. Remove the flange nut (B) while holding the joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and disconnect the

stabilizer link (E) from the stabilizer link bracket. See Fig. 10 .

7. Lower the rear suspension, then remove the damper (G) from the vehicle. Damper springs are different,

left and right. Mark the spring "L" and "R" before you continue.

2004 Acura TSX

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Fig. 6: Exploded View Of Damper/Spring
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX