Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual - part 473

Intermediate Shaft

Removal

1. Drain the differential oil (see 

section 15

).

2. Remove the left driveshaft (see page 

16-3

).

3. Remove the three flange bolts.

FLANGE BOLT

8 x 1.25 mm

4. Remove the intermediate shaft from the differential.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

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INTERNAL SNAP RING

EXTERNAL SNAP RING

Intermediate Shaft

Disassembly

NOTE: The bearing support is made of aluminum. Be
careful not to damage it when servicing.

1. Remove the set ring.

SET RING

Replace.

OUTER SEAL

Replace.

2. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from the

bearing support.

3. Remove the external snap ring and the internal

snap ring.

BEARING SUPPORT

DRIVER
ATTACHMENT,
42 x 47 mm

07746-0010300

HANDLE DRIVER

07749-0010000

INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT
BEARING
Replace.

4. Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing

using a press as shown.

Press

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Check for damage.

5. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out of the bear-

ing support using the special tools and a press as

shown.

Press

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6. Remove the intermediate shaft inner seal from the

bearing support.

INNER SEAL
Replace.

BEARING
SUPPORT
Check for damage.

O-RING
Replace.

7. Remove the O-ring.

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Reassembly

CAUTION:

• The bearing support is made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage it when servicing.
• Do not damage the lip on the inner and outer seals during installation.

NOTE: Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

BEARING SUPPORT

O-RING

Replace.

SET RING
Replace.

OUTER SEAL
Replace.
Pack the lip of the
outer seal.

EXTERNAL
SNAP RING

INNER SEAL
Replace.
Pack the lip of the
inner seal.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
BEARING
Replace.

INTERNAL
SNAP RING

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