Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 635

Power Steering
-Gearbox Removal/Installation
NOTE: Before removing the steering gearbox, align the
front wheels ahead straight.
1 . Remove the steering joint cover.
2. Remove the steering joint bolts, and move the joint
toward the column.
STEERING JOINT BOLTS
23N.m
(2.3 kg-m, 17 lb-ft)
3. Raise the car and place safety stands in the proper
locations (See section I).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the tie-rod ball joint nut
and remove the nut.
17-64
STEERING JOINT COVER
L O C K
6. Install the 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 12 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.
7. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the ball joint boot.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant
to loosen the ball joint.
BALL JOINT REMOVER
45N.m (4.5 kg-m,
COTTER PIN
Replace.
reassembly, bend
On
the cotter pin as shown.
8. Remove the folding spare tire and spare tire holder
plate.
9. Remove the battery.
10. Remove the spare tire holder.
FLOOR UNDER
COVER \
30LT
NASHERS
25N.m
kg-m, 18 lb-ft)
*Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
* Corrosion resistant bolt/nut