Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 760

Fig. 43: Inserting New Cotter Pin Into Ball Joint 
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2004 Acura TSX 

2004 SUSPENSION Front - TSX

  

 

Fig. 44: Removing Upper Arm Mounting Bolts 
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2004 Acura TSX 

2004 SUSPENSION Front - TSX

  

 

Fig. 45: Removing/Installing Upper Arm 
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Knuckle/Hub Assembly

Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts

80 (108)

Spindle Nut 

(1)

181 (245)

Tie Rod End-To-Knuckle Nut

40 (54)

Upper Ball Joint Castle Nut

29-35 (39-47)

Lower Arm Assembly

Lower Arm Flange Bolt

76 (103)

Lower Arm Flange Nut

32 (43)

 

2004 Acura TSX 

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Lower Arm Mounting Bolt & Self Locking Nut

47 (64)

Lower Arm, Ball Joint Castle Nut

58-65 (78-88)

Radius Rod-To-Lower Arm Bolts

119 (162)

Stabilizer Link Flange Nut

22 (29)

Stabilizer Link Self Locking Nut

28 (38)

Strut Assembly

Self Locking Nut (Top) 

(2)

22 (29)

Upper Flange Nuts

37 (50)

Strut Fork-To-Strut Assembly Pinch Bolt

32 (43)

Strut Fork-To-Lower Arm Self Locking Nut 

(2)

47 (64)

Upper Arm-To-Body Flange Bolt

47 (64)

Wheel Lug Nuts

80 (108)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Knuckle/Hub Assembly

Splash Guard Washer-Screw

88 (10)

Brake Disc Retaining Screw

88 (10)

Brake Hose Mounting Bolts

88 (10)

Upper Arm Assembly

Wheel Sensor Bracket Bolt

88 (10)

(1)

Non-reusable part. Replace axle spindle nut during installation. Stake nut after tightening.

(2)

Non-reusable part. Replace self-locking nut during installation.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 SUSPENSION Front - TSX