How To Change Your Acura RSX Type S / DC5 Spark Plugs

How To Change Your Acura RSX Type S / DC5 Spark Plugs

Tools:

- Torque Wrench

- Anti-size

- Wrench

- #10 socket

- 4x spark plugs

 

Locate and remove the spark plug cover , 4 nuts

Remove 4 bolts and un-clip these four connectors

Using a deep well spark plug socket remove 4 spark plugs

Install 4 new spark plugs, use ittle bit of anti-size

Torque down to 18 ft/lbs each spark plug

 

 

 

DIY: How to replace rear wheel hub bearing in Acura RSX Honda DC5

DIY: How to replace rear wheel hub bearing in Acura RSX Honda DC5

TOOLS:

- gloves

- jack and jack stands

- 12, 14, 1-1/4 nuts

- impact wrench

- screw driver 

- hummer
- needle nose pliers

1. Jack the car up and remove rear wheel

2. Remove brake caliper and brake pads.

3. Remove one nut holding brake line.

4. Remove 2 small screws holding rotor, yes I used that 20" bad boy! :)

5. Remove axle nut, I was able to take it off with my cordless impact wrench, little surprise here.

6. Remove old hub and install the new one.

Cleaning your AEM Dryflow Air Filter

Cleaning your AEM Dryflow Air Filter

1. Remove air filter.
2. Lightly tap off all loose dirt and debris.
3. Spray K&N Air Filter Cleaner onto both sides of the filter.
4.  Allow cleaner to soak in for 10 minutes. Do not allow it to dry on the air filter.
5.  Rinse off the filer from the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter.
6. If the filter is still dirty you may reapply the cleaner and rinse the filter again.
7. After cleaning, gently shake off excess water and allow filter to dry naturally.

Installation Instruction for Mugen SS

Installation Instruction Mugen SS for Acura RSX / Honda DC5

Mugen Sports Suspension
Part # 50000-XK5-K0S0

newer version, discontinued # 50000-XK5-K1S0

INTEGRA TYPE R DC5
Front 120 / 135 49.6 (45.1)
Rear 118 / 100 80.4 (72.5)
Front & Rear drop  -1.5inch  

TOOLS, necessary:

- gloves

- jack and jack stands

- 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22 nuts

- 14mm wrench, maybe some kind of pipe for extra leverage

- needle nose pliers

- torque wrench

- tie-rod separator

I used few more:

INSTRUCTION

1. Order Mugen SS and wait for the package:)

2. Enjoy :)

REAR

3. Jack up the car and remove the wheel. Secure it with jack stand. I also use wheels to be safe.

4. Remove or bend trim piece, you will need to remove one or two clips.

5. Remove two 14mm nuts that hold the strut, I used pipe to extend leverage on wrench, it was much easier.

6. Remove the bolt 19mm from the bottom of the damper. I had to use my jack to move strut a little.

7.  Install Mugen strut. Make sure white dot faces towards the center of the car.

FRONT

8. Jack up the car and remove the wheel. Secure it with jack stand. I also use wheels to be safe.

9. This is the hardest part, at least it was for me. Remove cotter pin and the tie-rod end ball joint. I used impact wrench for socket, but I wasn't able to remove tie-rod bolt. I had to use rust penetration spray and hammer that bolt really hard messing up thread little bit. There is special tool tie-rod separator for this kind of job but I didn't have it.

10. Remove the wheel sensor 10mm and brake line harness 12mm

11. Remove two bolts that hold the strut, 22mm and 19mm

12. Remove 3 nuts 14mm that secure the top of the damper

13. Remove old damper and install Mugen

14. Use new 14mm nuts and cotter pin provided my Mugen.

15. Check everything and tighten the nuts.

Time

3 hours by yourself or 4 with fiance ;)

 

Wheel Alignment
After you finish installation get wheel alignment as soon as possible. My rear was ok, but front was a little bit off.