Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGMANUAL STEERINGPOWER RACK & PINION STEERINGLUBRICATIONFLUID REPLACEMENT
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Fluid Replacement
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Fluid Replacement
CAUTION:
Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
- Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add the recommended fluid as necessary.
- System Capacity
1.27 Qts. (1.2 L) At Disassembly - Reservoir Capacity
.42 Qt. (.4 L)
- System Capacity
- Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose to drain the reservoir.
- Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable container. Start engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid.
- Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary. Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
CAUTION:
Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.