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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER RACK & PINION STEERINGTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Torque Specifications
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hoses & Belts | ||
Feed |
27 (37) | |
| Return Line Flare Nuts | 21 (28) | |
| Cylinder Housing-To-Cylinder Lines | 20 (26) | |
| Valve Body Unit-To-Cylinder Lines | 12 (20) | |
| Pump | ||
| Pump Mounting Nut | 16 (22) | |
| Pump Mounting Bolt | 33 (44) | |
| Pressure Control Valve Cap | 36 (49) | |
| Pump Housing Cap | 22 (29) | |
| Pulley Nut | 47 (64) | |
| Pump Flange Bolt | 14 (20) | |
| Flow Control Valve Cap | 36 (49) | |
| Rack Guide | ||
| Rack Guide Screw | 18 (25) | |
| Power Rack & Pinion | ||
| Slider Guide Bracket Flange Bolt | 54 (74) | |
| Cylinder End | 58 (78) | |
| Cylinder Line A End Bolts | 20 (26) | |
| Cylinder Line B-To-Gearbox Housing | 14 (20) | |
| Tie-Rod End Nut | 33 (44) | |
| Tie-Rod End-To-Damper Steering Arms 12 mm Nut | 40 (54) | |
| Rack End Plug | 25 (34) | |
| Valve Body Flange bolts | 14 (20) | |
| Gearbox Mounting Bolts | 28 (38) | |
| Tie-Rod Hex Nut | 40 (54) | |
| Steering Joint Attaching Bolts | 16 (22) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β | ||
| P/S Joint Adapter Bolt | 97 (11) | |
| Hose Attaching Bolt | 97 (11) | |
| Power Steering Sensor Mounting Bolt | 106 (12) | |
| Power Steering Pressure Switch | 106 (12) | |
| Sensor Inlet Line | 115 (13) | |
| Supply Line Bolt | 97 (11) | |
| Return Line | 97 (11) | |
| Pump Outlet Hose Bolt | 97 (11) | |
| Inlet Joint Bolt | 97 (11) | |
| Valve Body Flange bolts | 80 (9) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.