1998-01 Acura Integra Steering & Suspension Kit 10 Piece Set DIY Solutions SUS01898

1. step 1 : Removing the Wheel Jump to 0:40

   • Loosen the lug nut covers
   • Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver
   • Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
   • Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
   • Secure the vehicle on jack stands
   • Remove the lug nuts
   • Pull off the wheel

2. step 2 : Removing the Tie Rod Jump to 1:00

   • Measure from the boot to the outer tie rod and record it
   • Loosen the 19mm nut on the tie rod with a 19mm wrench
   • Remove the cotter pin with pliers
   • Remove the castle nut with a 17mm socket
   • Hit the knuckle with a hammer
   • Twist the tie rod out

3. step 3 : Installing the New Tie Rod Jump to 2:13

   • Twist on the new tie rod
   • Push the outer tie rod down into the knuckle
   • Replace the castle nut
   • Push the cotter pin into place and bend the ends in separate directions with pliers
   • Measure and double check the distance of the boot to the tie rod
   • Turn the tie rod joint with the 14mm wrench to adjust the distance
   • Replace and tighten the 19mm nut

4. step 4 : Reattaching the Wheel Jump to 3:15

   • Slide the wheel into place
   • Start the lug nuts by hand
   • Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
   • Lower the vehicle to the ground
   • Tighten the lug nuts to between 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
   • Reattach the center cap

Tools needed for replacement

• General Tools

  Hammer

  Jack Stands

  Floor Jack

• Pliers, Cutters & misc Wrenches

  Needle nose pliers

• Ratchets & Related

  Torque Wrench

  Ratchet

• Sockets - Metric

  17mm Socket

  19mm Socket

• Wrenches - Metric

  14mm Wrench

  19mm Wrench