Acura RL. Manual - part 437

Fig. 73: Pressing Intermediate Shaft Into Shaft Bearing 
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5. Install, then seat the external snap ring (A) in the groove of the intermediate shaft (B). 

Fig. 74: Identifying External Snap Ring And Intermediate Shaft 
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6. Install the outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the fork seal driver, 39.2x49.5 x 15 mm, 

support base attachment, support base and a press. 

 

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Fig. 75: Installing Outer Seal 
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7. Install the set ring. 

Fig. 76: Identifying Set Ring 
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8. Install the heat shield onto the bearing support. 

Fig. 77: Identifying Heat Shield Onto Bearing Support With Torque Specifications 
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION

1. Use brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the areas where the intermediate shaft (A) contacts the 

transmission (differential), and dry with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts in solvent. 
Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontally to 
prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B). 

Fig. 78: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Differential Oil Seal 
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2. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B). 

Fig. 79: Identifying Flange Bolt And Dowel BoltsWith Torque Specifications 
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3. Install the exhaust pipe bracket. 

 

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Fig. 80: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Bracket With Torque Specifications 
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4. Install the right driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).  

5. Refill the automatic transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).  

REAR DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheels. 

Fig. 81: Identifying Wheel Nuts And Spindle Nut 
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3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.  

4. Remove the rear differential, and disconnect the inboard joint from the differential (see REAR 

DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).  

5. Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the trailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer 

or a puller if necessary. 

 

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