Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 557

12. Remove the cotter pin from the lower control arm
ball joint castle nut and remove the nut.
13. Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
NOTE: Use the ball joint remover (07MAC-
and lower section are parallel to each other.
14. Position the special tool between the knuckle and
lower control arm as shown, then separate the
lower control arm.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.
*Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
BALL JOINT /
REMOVER
60 Nom
(6.0 kg-m, 43 lb-ft)
15. Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver as
shown to force the set ring past the groove.
SCREWDRIVER
On reassembly, bend
the cotter pin as shown.
16. Pull the inboard joint and remove the driveshaft and
CV joint from of the differential case or interme-
diate shaft as an assembly.
CAUTION:
l Do not pull on the driveshaft, as the CV joint
may come apart.
Use care when prying out the assembly and pull
l
it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seal or intermediate shaft dust seal.
17. Remove the spindle nut.
18. Pull the knuckle outward and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the rear wheel hub using a
plastic hammer.
19. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
After installing the driveshafts, adjust the wheel
alignment (see section 18).
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