Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 295

Fig. 82: Measuring The Air Gap Between The Wheel Sensor & The Magnetic Encoder (Rear)

3. Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor (B) and the magnetic encoder all the way around while

rotating the encoder.

Standard:

Front: 0.5-1.2 mm (0.02-0.05 in.)

Rear: 0.4-1.1 mm (0.02-0.04 in.)

WHEEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Vehicle Stability Assist System - TSX

Fig. 83: Replacing Wheel Sensor (Front)

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Vehicle Stability Assist System - TSX

Fig. 84: Replacing Wheel Sensor (Rear)

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Vehicle Stability Assist System - TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES

Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

INSPECTION

AXLE SHAFT INSPECTION

1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot (B) on the axle shaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking

grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is found, replace the boot and boot bands. See Fig. 1 .

2. Turn the axle shaft by hand, and make sure the splines (E) and joint are not excessively loose.

3. Make sure the axle shaft is not twisted or cracked. If it is, replace it.

Fig. 1: Inspecting Boot & Boot Bands
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE:

Letters in parenthesis correspond to letters in illustrations.

NOTE:

See appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX