Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 836

Fig. 45: Installing The Rear Mount Bracket

11. Install the rear mount/base bracket (B).

12. Install the NEW set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).

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Fig. 46: Installing The NEW Set Ring On The Intermediate Shaft

13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or

carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft (B), be sure not to
allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.

14. Install the new set ring on the left driveshaft.

15. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor

cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft, be sure not to allow dust or other
foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the
driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.

16. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the

intermediate shaft set ring.

17. Install the transmission lower mounts.

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Fig. 47: Installing The Transmission Lower Mounts

18. Support the front subframe (A) with the special tool and a jack, and lift it up to body.

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Fig. 48: Support The Front Subframe With The Special Tool & A Jack & Lifting It Up To Body

19. Slide the steering gearbox (A) in the gearbox mounting bracket (B) on the subframe. Apply a soap and

water solution to the steering gearbox bushing (C) surfaces upper and lower. If you don't apply a soap and
water solution to the bushing surfaces, the gearbox bushing will be damaged when installing the
subframe.

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