Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 676

Driveshafts
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see
3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
SPINDLE NUT
24 x 1.5 mm
Replace.
4. Drain the differential oil (see
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the differential oil
when the left driveshaft is removed.
5. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
6. Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolts from
the damper fork.
DAMPER FORK
Check for damage.
7. Remove the damper fork.
section 1).
WHEEL NUT
12 x 1.5 mm
FRONT WHEEL
section 15).
FLANGE BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.