Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 667

Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
10. Remove the cotter pin and the upper ball joint nut.
11. 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.
12. Break loose the upper ball joint using the special
NOTE: Use the ball joint remover f07MAC-
and lower section are parallel to each other.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the ball joint boot.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassemblv,
bend the cot& pin as shown.
NUT
1 2 x 1.25mm
*Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
13. Remove the knuckle assembly.
18-22
BALL JOINT REMOVER
I
ASSEMBLY
14. Separate the lower control arm and damper by
removing the damper mounting bolt.
*Corrosion reslstsnt
MOUNTING
BOLT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
95 Nom (9.5
15. Separate the lower control arm from the stabilizer
link by removing the link connecting nut.
STABILIZER
*SELF-LOCKING NUT
1 2 x 1.25mm
85 Nom (8.5 kg-m, 62 lb-ft)
*Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
bolt/nut
kg-m, 69 lb-ft)