Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 201

Fig. 69: Rotating Steering Gearbox So The Pinion Shaft Points Toward The Front Of The Vehicle

25. Remove the steering gearbox through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side.

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Fig. 70: Removing The Steering Gearbox

26. After removing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid gets on the gearbox mount

cushions, gearbox housing, surface of the subframe and stiffener. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.

STEERING GEARBOX OVERHAUL

EXPLODED VIEW

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Fig. 71: Exploded View Of Steering Gearbox Components

Special Tools Required:

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Cylinder end seal remover attachment 07NAD-SR3020A

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Pilot collar 07GAF-PH70100

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Valve seal ring sizing tool 07NAG-SR3090A

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Ball joint boot clip guide 07974-SA50800

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Sleeve seal ring sizing tool 07974-SA5020A or 07974-SA50200

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Attachment, 32 x 35 mm 07746-0010100

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Driver 07749-0010000

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Piston seal ring guide 07HAG-SF10100

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Piston seal ring sizing tool 07HAG-SF1020A or 07HAG-SF10200

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Cylinder end seal slider 07ZAG-S5A0300

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Pincers Oetiker 1098 or equivalent, commercially available.

Removal

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

Disassembly

2. Remove the boot bands (A) and tie-rod clips (B). Pull the boot away from the ends of the steering

gearbox.

NOTE:

Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX