Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 731

Fig. 75: Loosening The Locknut, Then Removing The Rack Guide Screw

7. Remove the spring (C) and the rack guide (D) from the gearbox housing.

8. Remove the cylinder lines from the gearbox.

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Fig. 76: Removing The Cylinder Lines From The Gearbox

9. Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly moving the steering rack back and forth.

10. Remove the two flange bolts, then remove the valve body unit (A) from the gearbox (B). Remove the O-

ring (C), and discard it.

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Fig. 77: Removing The Valve Body Unit From The Gearbox

11. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in.) diameter hole about 2.5-3.0 mm (0.10-0.12 in.) in depth in the staked point (A) on

the cylinder. Do not allow metal shavings to enter the cylinder side on the gearbox housing. After
removing the cylinder end (B), remove any burrs at the staked point.

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Fig. 78: Drilling A Hole In The Staked Point On The Cylinder

12. Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (commercially available) (A) and the wooden blocks (B) as

shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in the vise. Then remove the cylinder end
(C).

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