2012 Acura RDX Steering Parts

This table covers the O-rings that seal this joint. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: JAPANESE OE KF811344.

This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

4 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 3 brands — LUBEGARD, EDELMANN and PRESTONE.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 70695, LUBEGARD 24201 and LUBEGARD 24242, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Hose O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Power Steering Hose O-Ring parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from DORMAN and JAPANESE OE.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926157 and JAPANESE OE KF811344.

This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

4 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, REIN and SUNSONG.

This group includes EDELMANN 92530, EDELMANN 92530E and REIN PSH0478 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering pressure sensors. Typical signs include a check-engine light for MAP or fuel-rail pressure, or a limp mode under load. A vacuum leak or a clogged reference line will fake a bad pressure sensor. Read more

4 Power Steering Pressure Sensor parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from BECK/ARNLEY, REIN, ROSTRA and 1 other brand.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 2012726, REIN ELP0144 and ROSTRA 501255 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

5 Power Steering Pump parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 4 brands — TERREPOWER, AAE, EDELMANN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is TERREPOWER N9900710.

The New section lists 3 options from TERREPOWER, AAE and EDELMANN — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. TERREPOWER N9900710 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 2 options from MAVAL and TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. MAVAL 96517M is listed in this group.

This group includes TERREPOWER N9900710, AAE 5707N and EDELMANN 6104PX and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

2 Power Steering Pump Pulley parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from AAE and DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: AAE PU100600 and DORMAN 300337.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits. Read more

3 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 8936 and SUNSONG 8401499, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura RDX — LARES 20371.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

This group shows a single part: SUNSONG 3406178.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Power Steering Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

Part numbers include DORMAN 80983 and SKP SK80983D, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

2 Power Steering Return Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

This group includes EDELMANN 93591 and SUNSONG 3605258.

This table covers the fittings on a power-steering return hose. Read more

3 Power Steering Return Line End Fitting parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 39124 and SUNSONG 3604030, among others listed above.

This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak. Read more

5 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RDX, from LARES, TOP NOTCH, ULTRA-POWER and 2 other brands.

New: 3 parts, from LARES, TOP NOTCH and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is LARES 23055.

Remanufactured: 2 parts, from MAVAL and TERREPOWER. A representative part number is MAVAL 93341M.

Listed part numbers: LARES 23055, TOP NOTCH TNH10030 and ULTRA-POWER 3050190, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack. Read more

4 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 4 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI, DORMAN and 1 other brand.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1033094, DELPHI TBR5114 and DORMAN 541497 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

TRW supplies both parts for the 2012 Acura RDX.

Part numbers include TRW JBU2728 and TRW JBU2727.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion Seal kits. Read more

3 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 9192 and SUNSONG 8401598, among others listed above.

This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment. Read more

19 Tie Rod End parts for the 2012 Acura RDX come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, DORMAN, DELPHI and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA5424.

In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 4 other brands supply 12 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is DELPHI TA5424.

The Economy section lists 7 options from DORMAN, MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. BECK/ARNLEY 1017656 is listed in this group.