Honda Civic Service Manual: Steering Rack Guide Removal and Installation
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Loosen the locknut (A) using the locknut wrench.
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Remove the locknut (A), the rack guide screw (B), the spring
(C), the disc washer (D), and the rack guide (E).
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Remove the O-ring (F) from the rack guide.
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Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the rack guide.
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Apply multipurpose grease to a new O-ring (A), then install it
to the rack guide.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding surface and the circumference
of the rack guide (B), and install it onto the gearbox housing.
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Wipe the grease off the threaded section of the gearbox housing.
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Install the disc washer (C) onto the gearbox housing.
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NOTE: Disc washer is directional, install it as shown.
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Apply steering grease to the ends of the spring (D) on both sides.
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Install the spring onto the gearbox housing.
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Loosely install the rack guide screw (E) on the steering gearbox.
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Loosely install the locknut (F).
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Steering Rack Guide Adjustment |
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Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
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Loosen the locknut (A) with the locknut wrench.
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Remove the rack guide screw (B).
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Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw.
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Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft),
then loosen it.
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Retighten the rack guide screw to 7.9 N·m (0.81 kgf·m, 5.8 lbf·ft),
then back it off to the specified angle.
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NOTE: Refer the scale of locknut wrench (special tool).
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Specified return angle:
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17 3
°
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Put a mark (A) across the rack guide screw (B) and the gearbox
housing (C). The mark position is arbitrary.
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Remove the rack guide screw.
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Apply new sealant (Three Bond 1215 or Loctite 5699) to the middle
of the threads (A).
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NOTE: If more than 5 minutes have passed after applying the sealant,
remove the old sealant and residue, and reapply new sealant.
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Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
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Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to about 7.9 N·m (0.81 kgf·m,
5.8 lbf·ft), then adjust the rack guide screw until the marks (B)
align.
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Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten
the locknut (C) by hand until it's fully seated.
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Install the locknut wrench on the locknut, and hold the rack
guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
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Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning
range.
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Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check |
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Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
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(hi)mmin)
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Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left and right without
moving the front wheels.
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If the play is within the limit, the steering gearbox
and the steering linkage are OK.
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If the play exceeds the limit, adjust the rack guide.
If the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,
inspect the steering linkage and the steering gearbox.
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Rotational play:
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0-10 mm (0-0.39 in)
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Power Steering Assist Check |
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NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels
at the correct tire pressure.
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Start the engine, and let it idle.
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Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel.
With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale
as shown, and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
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Initial turning load:
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34 N (3.5 kgf, 7.6 lbf)
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If the scale reads no more than the specification, the power assist is
OK. If it reads more, check these items:
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Steering linkage
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Rack guide adjustment
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EPS system
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Check
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Power Steering Assist Check
NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels
at the correct tire pressure.
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