Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 730

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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

Fig. 72: Removing The Boot Bands & Tie-Rod Clips

3. Unbend the lock washers (A).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 73: Unbending The Lock Washers

4. Hold the flat surface sections (A) of the steering rack with a wrench (B), and unscrew both rack ends (C)

with a wrench (D). Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 74: Unscrewing Both Rack Ends

5. Remove the lock washer (E) and stop rubber (F).

6. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX