MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
77. Install the cylinder lines.
Note these items during reassembly:
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Thoroughly clean the joints of the cylinder lines. The joints must be free of foreign material.
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Install the cylinder lines by tightening the flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.
78. Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide (A), and install it onto the gearbox housing.
79. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw (B), then apply new sealant all around the threads. Install the spring (C), rack guide screw and
locknut (D).
80. Adjust the rack guide screw. After adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by sliding it right and left.
81. Install the new stop washer (A) and lock washer (B) on the rack end (C) in the rack. Align the lock washer tabs (D) with the slots (E). Install the
rack end (F) while holding the lock washer in place. Repeat this step for the other side of the rack.
82. Hold the flat surface sections (G) of the steering rack with a wrench, and tighten both rack ends. Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the
wrench.