Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 885

Front and Rear Suspension
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BallJoint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover,2S mm 07MAC-S100200
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Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball
joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of
the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
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I n s t a l l a h e x n u t ( A ) o n t o t h e t h r e a d s o f t h e b a l l j o i n t
( B ) . M a k e s u r e t h e n u t i s f l u s h w i t h t h e b a l l j o i n t p i n
end to prevent damage to the thread end of the ball
j o i n t p i n .
Apply grease to the specialtool on the areas shown
(A). This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
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3 . I n s t a l l t h e s p e c i a l t o o l a s s h o w n . I n s e n t h e j a w s
carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint
boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt (A).
12 mm HEX NUT
07MAC-S100200
After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the
head of the adjusting bolt (B) is in the position
shown to allow the jaw (C) to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball ioint pin pops loose from the steering arm or
knuckle. lf necessary, apply penetrating type
lubricanl to loosen the ball joint pin
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on
lhe pressure bolt.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
o f t h e b a l l j o i n t p i n , a n d p u l l t h e b a l l j o i n t o u t o f t h e
steering arm or knuckle. Inspect the ball joint boot,
and replace it if damaged.
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