Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 84

Engine Assembly
E n g i n e R e m o v a l ( c o n t ' d )
27. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
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28. Lock the steering w h e e l . Make a reference mark (B)
across the steering joint and steering gearbox
pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and
disconnect the steering joint f r o m the steering
gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damage to the
cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the
steering joint has been removed.
29. Remove the radiator cap.
30. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
3 1 . Remove the front wheels.
32. Remove the splash shield.
33. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the
engine coolant (see page 10-6).
34. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
(see page 14-231).
35. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-7).
36. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see page 18-23).
37. Remove the damper fork (see step 3 on page 18-21).
38. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints f r o m the
knuckles (see step 11 on page 17-48).
39. Separate the knuckles f r o m the lower arms (see
step 5 on page 18-22).
40. Remove the driveshafts (see step 10 on page 16-4).
Coat all precision-finished surfaces w i t h clean
engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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