Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 202

Fig. 72: Removing The Boot Bands & Tie-Rod Clips 

3. Unbend the lock washers (A). 

 

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Fig. 73: Unbending The Lock Washers 

4. Hold the flat surface sections (A) of the steering rack with a wrench (B), and unscrew both rack ends (C) 

with a wrench (D). Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench. 

 

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2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 74: Unscrewing Both Rack Ends 

5. Remove the lock washer (E) and stop rubber (F).  

6. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B). 

 

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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. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX