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Acura (Honda) TL V6-3.2L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 4 of 5)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
TL
Engine
V6-3.2L
Year
2004
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 4 of 5
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3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, and turn both rack ends (C) until the

front toe is within specifications.

4. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts. Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or displaced.

Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment 

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Check the toe.

Rear toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm (0.08 ± 0.08 inch) 
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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the rear control arm (B), and loosen the self-locking nut (C).
4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

NOTE:  Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened.

5. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut while holding the adjusting bolt,

Turning Angle Inspection 

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

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