Rack Guide Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2TL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, 2001 Acura 3.2TL, 2000 Acura 3.2TL, and 1999 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).

Fig 1: Loosening Rack Guide Screw Locknut
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw, and apply new sealant all around the threads (C). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.

Fig 2: Applying New Sealant All Around Threads
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf.m, 2.9 lbf.ft) then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle:
1. 20°
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide screw.
Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist. See STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK and POWER ASSIST CHECK WITH VEHICLE PARKED .