Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation: Notes

Special Tools Required 

• Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
• Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
• Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019*
• 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033*
• Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
• Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
• Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857.

Note these items during removal and installation:

• Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of the steering gearbox. Avoid any electrical parts. Blow dry with compressed air.
• Lower the front subframe from the body, and remove the steering gearbox through the gap produced by lowering the front subframe.