Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 216

Fig. 127: Tightening The Feed Line & Return Line Flare Nuts 

16. Retighten the feed line flare nut (B) to the specified torque.  

17. Install the front suspension subframe left mid mount (A). 

 

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Fig. 128: Installing Front Suspension Subframe Left Mid Mount 

18. Install the P/S heat baffle plate (A). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 129: Installing The P/S Heat Baffle Plate 

19. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Then reconnect the tie-

rod end (A) to the knuckle arms. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 130: Connecting Tie-Rod Ends To The Knuckle Arms 

20. Install the tie-rod end ball joint nut, and tighten it to the specified torque. Then install the NEW cotter pin 

(B), and bend it as shown (C) or (D).  

21. Install the NEW cover seal (A) all the way around in the steering joint cover B. Make sure there are no 

wrinkles in the seal, then install the steering joint cover B. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX