Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 647

Differential Assembly
Removal (cont'd)
10. Remove the lower plate, then reinstall the steering
gearbox mounting bolts.
11. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
tor, then remove the VSS/power steering speed
sensor.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the hoses.
STEERING GEARBOX
MOUNTING BOLTS
59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m,
4.3 Ibf-ft)
LOWER PLATE
VSS CONNECTOR
VSS/POWER STEERING
SPEED SENSOR
12. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
13. Remove the power steering pump.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the hoses.
AIR CLEANER
HOUSING ASSEMBLY
POWER STEERING
PUMP