Acura RSX Honda Integra. Manual — part 341

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17-57

A

6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)

A

8 x 1.25 mm
28 N·m
(2.9 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)

B

E

D

F

G

A

C

16. Install the heat shield (A).

17. Install the air cleaner (A).

18. Install the steering joint (A), and reconnect the

steering shaft (B) and pinion shaft (C). Make sure
the steering joint is connected as follows:

• Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the

steering shaft (line up the bolt hole (D) with the
flat portion (E) on the shaft).

• Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the

pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole (F) with the
groove (G) around the shaft), and loosely install
the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint
bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

• Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the

steering joint is fully seated. Then install the
upper joint bolt and tighten it.

19. Install the driver’s dashboard lower cover

(see page 20-63), and the driver’s dashboard under
cover (see page 20-63).

(cont’d)

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Special Tools Required

17-58

17-58

Power Steering

Steering Gearbox Installation
(cont’d)

Tie-rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement

D

E

B

D

A

C

20. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise

until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about
two and half turns) until the arrow mark on the
label points straight up. Reinstall the steering
wheel (see page 17-24).

21. Install the front wheels.

22. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

23. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed

air from the system (see page 17-12).

24. After installation, perform the following:

• Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the

steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-11).

• Perform the front toe inspection (see page 18-7).
• Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by

turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if
necessary.

• 2002-2004 models: Do the ECM/PCM idle learn

procedure (see page 11-349).

• Do the power window control unit reset

procedure (see page 22-148).

• Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter

the customer’s radio station presets.

• Set the clock.

Attachment, 42 mm 07QAD-P0A0100

1. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering arm

(see step 10 on page 17-33).

2. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the

old grease off the ball pin.

3. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh

multipurpose grease.

4. Pack the interior of the new boot (B) and lip (C) with

fresh multipurpose grease.

Note these items when installing new grease:

• Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and

the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.

• Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials

to enter the boot.

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17-59

17-59

Gearbox Mount Cushion
Replacement

B

A

07QAD-P0A0100

C

B

D

A

E

B

B

A

5. Install the new boot (A) using the special tool. The

boot must not have a gap at the boot installation
sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it, if necessary.

6. Connect the tie-rod end to the steering arm (see

step 14 on page 17-56).

7. Perform the front toe inspection (see page 18-7).

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-32).

2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange

part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B),
10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C) and the 10 mm nut (D)
as shown.

3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the

nut with another wrench. Remove the gearbox
mount cushion (E).

4. Apply a mild soap and water to the new gearbox

mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the
gearbox mounting cushion hole.

5. Position the 34 mm socket wrench on the flange

part of the gearbox housing with a washer, flange
bolt, and the nut as shown.

6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the

nut until the mount cushion edges (B) properly fit
on the gearbox flange surface.

7. Reinstall the steering gearbox (see page 17-54).

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