Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 218

 

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Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 218

 

 

TIE-ROD BALL JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required: Front hub dis/assembly tool, 07965-SA50500 

1. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.  

2. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease. 

Fig. 135: Packing The Lower Area Of The Ball Pin With Fresh Multipurpose Grease 

3. Pack the interior of the NEW boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease. Note these items when 

installing NEW grease: 

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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.  

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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.  

4. 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. 

 

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Fig. 136: Installing The NEW Boot Using The Special Tool 

GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).  

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. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 137: Positioning The 34 mm Socket Wrench On The Flange Part Of The Gearbox Housing 
With A Washer, 10 X 105 mm Flange Bolt & The 10 mm Nut
 

3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Remove the gearbox mount 

cushion (E).  

4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the NEW gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on 

the gearbox mounting cushion hole. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX

  

 

Fig. 138: Installing The NEW Gearbox Mount Cushion 

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.  

 

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