TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
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Subframe adapter EQS02C000016
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Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program 888-424-6857
Note these items during removal:
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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.
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Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
1. Remove the right side engine component cover (A), right rear engine component cover (B) and left rear engine component cover (C).
2. Drain the power steering fluid.
3. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
4. Remove the front wheels, taking care not to scratch the calipers on M/T model.
5. Remove the steering wheel.
6. Remove the steering joint cover A.
7. Remove the steering joint bolt (A), and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column. Hold the slider shaft (C)
on the column with a piece of wire (D) between the joint yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft.
