Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 743

Fig. 122: Rotating The Steering Gearbox So The Pinion Shaft Points Upward 

6. Continue moving the gearbox toward the passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in position. Make 

sure the power steering return line and feed line are routed above the gearbox.  

7. Remove the vinyl tape from the pinion shaft, and install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the slot in 

the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion (B) on the valve housing. 

 

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Fig. 123: Installing The Pinion Shaft Grommet 

8. Position the cutout (A) on the mounting cushion (B) as shown, and install it on the cylinder of the 

gearbox securely. 

 

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Fig. 124: Installing Mounting Cushion On The Cylinder Of The Gearbox 

9. Install the gearbox mounting bracket (C) over the mounting cushion, and loosely install the two flange 

bolts.  

10. Install the steering stiffener plate (A) and gearbox mounting bolts on the left side of the gearbox, then 

tighten them to the specified torque. 

 

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Fig. 125: Installing The Steering Stiffener Plate & Gearbox Mounting Bolts 

11. Tighten the flange bolts on the right side of the gearbox to specified torque alternately in two or more 

steps.  

12. Loosely connect the return line and feed line by hand securely.  

13. Install the feed line holder (A) and return hose (B) on the gearbox mounting bracket (C) 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX