Lntermediate Shaft Removal - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Installation (cont'd)
8. Install a new spindle nut {A), then tighten the nut.
After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
s h o u l d e r ( B ) a g a i n s t t h e d r i v e s h a f t .
1 0 8 N m
{ 1 1 . 0 k g f . m ,
80 tbf.ft)
K20A2 engine modet: 245 N.m (25.0 kst.m, 181 tbf.ft)
K20A3 engine modet: 181 N.m {18.5 kif.m, tSl ibi.iii
9. Clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and the
front wheel, then install the front wheel with the
w n e e t n u t s .
10. Refillthe transmission with recommended
t r a n s m i s s i o n f l u i d :
. l\4anual transmission
{see page 13_4)
. Automatic transmission (see page
14_139)
11. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 1g_4).
1 6 - 1 8
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Intermediate Shaft Removal
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Remove the right driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the heat cover.
3. Remove the flange bolt {A) and two dowel bolts (B).
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