Acura RL. Manual - part 823

Fig. 63: Identifying Pinion Shaft Grommet And Vinyl Tape
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12. Apply vinyl tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft.

13. Remove and discard the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod ball joint nut (B), and loosen the nut.

Fig. 64: Identifying Cotter Pin And Tie-Rod Ball Joint Nut
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14. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT

REMOVAL ).

15. Remove the nuts (A) from the rear engine mount.

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Fig. 65: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Bracket And Fasteners
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16. Remove the rear engine mount (A) and the engine mount pressure hose holder mounting bolt (B) on

the gearbox stiffener.

Fig. 66: Identifying Rear Engine Mount And Fasteners
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17. Disconnect the engine mount pressure hose (C) from the rear engine mount.

18. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (A) and A/T wire line holder mounting bolt (B) on the

gearbox stiffener.

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Fig. 67: Identifying Feed Line Holder Mounting Bolt And A/T Wire Line Holder Mounting Bolt
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19. Disconnect the return hose from the clamp (C).

20. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (A) and return line holder mounting bolt (B) on the

gearbox.

Fig. 68: Identifying Feed Line Holder Mounting Bolt And Return Line Holder Mounting Bolt
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21. Disconnect the stepping valve motor connector (A).

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Fig. 69: Identifying Stepping Valve Motor Connector
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22. Place several shop towels under the line connections, and cover the gearbox mounting part to protect

it from the power steering fluid. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp (A), and disconnect the return hose
(B).

Fig. 70: Identifying Adjustable Hose Clamp, Flare Nut And Return Hose
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23. Loosen the 14 mm flare nut (C), and disconnect the feed line (D).

24. Remove the return line joint (A) from the steering gearbox.

Fig. 71: Identifying Return Line Joint
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