Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 1438

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Manual Steering

Gearbox Removal/Installation

NOTE: Before removing the steering gearbox, make

sure the front wheels are straight ahead.

Remove the steering joint cover.

Remove the steering joint bolts, and disconnect the

steering joint by moving the joint toward the

Lock the steering shaft with ignition key to keep

the steering shaft position.

Raise the car and place safety stands in the proper

locations (see

Remove the front wheels.

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6. Remove the cotter pin from the castel nut and

remove the nut.

7. Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure

that the 10 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.

NOTE: Remove the ball joint using the Ball Joint

Remover, 28 mm (07MAC-SL00200). Refer to

for how to use the ball joint remover.

8. 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, 28 mm

07MAC-SL00200

9. Remove the folding spare tire and spare tire holder

10. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then

disconnect the positive terminal and remove the

11. Remove the spare tire holder and floor under cover.

10 mm HEX NUT

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