Honda NSX-T 1998 Manual page 954

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Removal
1. Remove the front wheel and bearing unit assembly
(see page 18-15).
2. Remove the splash guard from the knuckle.
9.8 N-m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7 Ibf-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
3. Remove the lower control arm guard.
9.8 N-m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7 Ibf-ft)
LOWER ARM GUARD
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
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SPLASH GUARD
NOTE: Use the ball joint removers to separate the ball
joints from the suspension or steering arm.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
• Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specifica-
tion, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot
with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
4. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm, and
remove the nut.
6. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas
shown. This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
PRESSURE BOLT
NOTE: After making the adjustment to the adjust-
ing bolt, be sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in
this position to the allow the jaw to pivot.
7. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to
prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
8. Use the ball joint remover, 28 mm, as shown.
Insert the jaws carefully, making sure you do not
damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing
by turning the pressure bolt.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
CASTLE NUT
39 - 47 N-m
(4.0 - 4.8 kgf-m, 29 - 35 Ibf-ft)
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly, bend
the pin as shown.
ADJUSTING BOLT
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm
07MAC - SL00200
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut