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1997 ACURA RL

3.5L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1182 Torque7056 Fluid15 DTC1300 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

drivetrain

CV Axles - Front Pair Torque Specs

for 1997 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

86 lb-ft · 117 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

86 lb-ft · 117 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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