Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 715

increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.

System Capacity: 1.1 L (1.16 US. qt) at disassembly

Reservoir Capacity: 0.4 L (0.42 US. qt)

Fig. 13: Identifying Reservoir

1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose (A) to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the

fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off and spilled fluid at once.

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Fig. 14: Draining The Reservoir

2. Connect a hose (B) of suitable diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable

container.

3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid

stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid.

4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir.

5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (C).

6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air

from the system.

7. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary. Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.

8. If the fluid is contaminated, dark, or discolored, repeat procedure as necessary.

POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE & PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT

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Note these items during installation:

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Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the
clamp or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the hose end as shown.

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Check all clamps for deterioration or deformation; replace with the clamps NEW ones if necessary.

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Add the recommended power steering fluid to the specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.

Fig. 15: Replacing Power Steering Hose, Line, And/Or Pressure Switch

PUMP REPLACEMENT

1. Place a suitable container under the vehicle.

2. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.

3. Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley (see DRIVE BELT ).

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Fig. 16: Removing Pump

4. Remove the pump mounting bolts (B).

5. Cover the auto-tensioner, alternator, and A/C compressor with several shop towels to protect them from

spilled power steering fluid. Disconnect the pump inlet hose (C) and jump outlet hose (D) from the pump

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