TL V6-3.2L (2004)
34. Carefully move the steering gearbox as an assembly toward the left side of the vehicle until the pinion shaft clears the wheel well opening. Be
careful not to damage the brake lines with the pinion shaft,
35. Remove the steering gearbox through the wheel well opening on the driver's side.
36. After removing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid gets on the gearbox mount cushions, gearbox housing, surface of the
front suspension subframe and stiffener. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
Steering Gearbox Installation
Special Tools Required
Subframe adapter EQS02C000016
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program 888-424-6857
1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid is on the mating surface of the gearbox and front suspension
subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any power steering fluid from the mount cushions
and bolt holes.
2. Apply a mild soap and water solution to both side of the mount cushion mating surfaces (A).
3. Pass the cylinder of the steering gearbox (B) through the wheel well opening on the driver's side.
4. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the wheel well opening on the body.
