Honda Accord: Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Bearing Driver Attachment, 36 07965-SA50500
1 Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle (see step 26 on page 17-41).
2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
3. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
5. Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease: -Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
-Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
6. Install the ball joint boot (A) using the bearing driver attachment. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.
7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle (see step 32 on page 17-64).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Rack Guide Adjustment
Special Tools Required
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm 07MAA-SL00100 or Locknut
Wrench, 41 mm 07916-SA50001
1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut ( ...
Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-37).
2. Position a 40 mm socket (A) on the flange part of the
gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x 150 mm
flange bolt (C), and a 10 mm nut (D) as ...
See also:
Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight at
the vehicle axles is:
U.S. models
LX:
2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)
on the front axle
2,006 lbs (910 kg)
on the rear axle
EX and EX-L:
2,414 lbs (1,095 kg)
on the fro ...
Wheels
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
the same solution, and rinse them
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
alumin ...
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
- Ball Joint Remover ...