Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 727

Fig. 60: Separating The Tie-Rod Ball Joint 

10. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the special tool (see BALL JOINT ).  

11. Remove the P/S heat baffle plate (A). 

 

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Fig. 61: Removing The P/S Heat Baffle Plate 

12. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (A) on the front suspension subframe. 

 

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Fig. 62: Removing The Feed Line Holder Mounting Bolt 

13. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (B) and return hose (C) from the gearbox mounting bracket 

(D).  

14. Place several shop towels under the line connections, and cover the gearbox mounting part to protect it 

from the power steering fluid. Loosen the flare nut (A), and disconnect the feed line (B). 

 

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Fig. 63: Disconnecting The Feed & Return Lines 

15. Loosen the flare nut (C), and disconnect the return line (D).  

16. After disconnecting the lines, plug or seal them with a piece of tape or equivalent to prevent foreign 

materials from entering. 

17. Remove the front suspension subframe left mid and mount (A). 

NOTE:

Do not loosen the cylinder line A and B between the valve body unit and 
the cylinder.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 STEERING Power Steering System - TSX