Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 734

5. Remove the boot bands and tie-rod clips. Pull the
boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
6. Hold the steering rack with one wrench ('99 - 01
models: left end only), and unscrew the rack end with
another wrench.
NOTE: '96 - 98 models shown.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack sur-
face with the wrench.
7. Loosen the locknut, then remove the rack guide
screw and O-ring ('96 - 98 models only).
8. Remove the spring and rack guide from the gearbox
housing.
9. Remove cylinder lines A and B from the gearbox.
10. Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly
moving the steering rack back and forth.