Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 302

Fig. 23: Removing Outboard Joint
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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

Fig. 24: Removing Stop Ring
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Reassembly (Inboard Joint)

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage to the inboard boot. See Fig. 19 .

2. Install the inboard boot on the axle shaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the

inboard boot.

3. Install the spider (A) onto the axle shaft by aligning the marks (B) on the spider and the end of the axle

shaft. See Fig. 26 .

4. Install the circlip (C) into the axle shaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is

fully seated.

5. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) with their high shoulders facing outward, see Fig. 27 and note these

items:

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Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C).

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Hold the axle shaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off.

6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the axle shaft set. See Fig. 28 .

7. Fit the inboard joint onto the axle shaft, and note these items:

NOTE:

Refer to the exploded view as needed during this procedure. See Fig. 25 .

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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

z

Reinstall the inboard joint onto the axle shaft by aligning the marks (A) on the inboard joint and the
rollers. See Fig. 29 .

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Hold the axle shaft so the inboard joint points up to prevent it from falling off.

8. Adjust the inboard joint so the rollers are in the middle of the joint, then check the axle shaft length

measurement. See Fig. 30 .

Fig. 25: Exploded View Of Front Axle Shaft
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX

Fig. 26: Installing Spider On Axle Shaft
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2004 Acura TSX

2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - TSX