Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 753

Power Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'd)
6. Reconnect the three lines (sensor inlet line, 10 mm
return line and 6 mm return line) to the hoses.
NOTE:
• Make sure that there is no interference between
the feed line, the rear beam or any other parts.
• For hose clamps installation, refer to page 17-23.
7. Tighten the two gearbox mounting bolts on the
mounting bracket that were loosely installed in step 1.
8. Install the splash guard with the two gearbox mount-
ing bolts and splash guard attaching bolts.
NOTE: Install the bolts loosely first, then tighten
them securely.
9. Install the steering joint, and reconnect the steering
shaft and pinion shaft.
NOTE: Make sure the steering joint is connected as
follows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat
on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint
bolt,
b. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and loosely install the lower
joint bolt.
Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the
groove in the pinion shaft,
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated. Then tighten the
joint bolts.
10. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until
it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about two
turns. The arrow mark on the label should point
straight up.
Reinstall the steering wheel (see page 17-18).