Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 679

Knuckle/Control Arms
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut of the
lower control arm ball joint and remove the nut.
9. 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.
10. Position the special tool between the knuckle and
lower control arm as shown, and separate the
lower arm.
NOTE: Use the ball joint remover (07MAC-
and lower section are parallel to each other.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the
boot.
*Corrosion resistant b
11. Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut of the
upper control arm ball joint and remove the nut.
12. 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.
13. Position the special tool between the knuckle and
upper control arm as shown.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.
60 Nom
(6.0 kg-m, 43 lb-ft)
*Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
18-36
14. Separate the knuckle from the upper control arm
and driveshaft outboard joint.
NOTE: Do not remove the driveshafts from the dif-
ferential case or intermediate shaft.
ball joint
NOTE: Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
15. Remove the knuckle assembly from the lower con-
trol arm.
Replace.
On reassembly
bend the cotter
UPPER ARM