Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 797

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Removal (cont'dl
7. Remove the lock pin (A)from the lower arm ball
joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE
. To avoid damaging the balljoint, install a hex nut
on to the threads of the ball .ioint.
. Be careful not to damage the ball jointbootwhen
installing the remover.
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Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with
the special tool (see page 18-10). Be careful not to
dislodge the lower ball joint from the knuckle.
Pull the knuckle outward. and remove rne
driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub
using a plastic hammer.
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10. Pryltap the inboard joint (A) with a prybar, and
remove the driveshaft from the differential case or
bearing support as an assembly. Do not pull on the
driveshaft (B) because the inboard joint may come
apart. Draw the driveshaft straight out to avoid
damaging the differential oil seal.
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