Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 849

Power Steering
Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover,23 mm 07MAC-S100200
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit, its lines, and the end of the
gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before
disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable
reet can occur.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety
stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel
(see page 17-22).
6. Remove the driver's dashboaro tower covers.
7. Remove the steering joint bolts, and disconnect the
steering joint by moving the steering joint (A)
toward the column.
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8 . R e m o v e t h e a i r c l e a n e r ( A ) .
9. Remove the heat shield (A).
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