Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 215

Fig. 123: Installing The Pinion Shaft Grommet

8. Position the cutout (A) on the mounting cushion (B) as shown, and install it on the cylinder of the

gearbox securely.

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Fig. 124: Installing Mounting Cushion On The Cylinder Of The Gearbox

9. Install the gearbox mounting bracket (C) over the mounting cushion, and loosely install the two flange

bolts.

10. Install the steering stiffener plate (A) and gearbox mounting bolts on the left side of the gearbox, then

tighten them to the specified torque.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 125: Installing The Steering Stiffener Plate & Gearbox Mounting Bolts

11. Tighten the flange bolts on the right side of the gearbox to specified torque alternately in two or more

steps.

12. Loosely connect the return line and feed line by hand securely.

13. Install the feed line holder (A) and return hose (B) on the gearbox mounting bracket (C)

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

Fig. 126: Installing The Feed Line & Return Line

14. Install the feed line holder (D) on the front suspension subframe. Make sure that there is no interference

between the feed and return lines and any other parts.

15. Retighten the return line flare nut (A) to the specified torque.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX