Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 690

6. Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper
fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in
the damper fork.
DAMPER FORK
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
69 N-m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 Ibf-ft)
Replace.
7. Loosely install the flange bolts and the new self-
locking nut.
NOTE: The bolts and nut should be tightened with
the vehicle's weight on the damper.
8. Apply engine oil to the seating surface of the new
spindle nut.
SPINDLE NUT 24 x 1.5 mm
245 N-m (25.0 kgf-m, 181 Ibf-ft) Replace.
NOTE: After tightening, use a drift to
stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
9. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
10. Install the front wheel with the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
11. Tighten the flange bolts and the new self-locking
nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
12. Refill the differential with recommended oil (see
section 15).
13. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see section
ALIGNING TAB
FLANGE BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
43 N-m (4.4 kgf-m, 32 Ibf-ft)
WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm
108 N-m (11.0 kgf-m, 80 Ibf-ft)
FRONT WHEEL
18).