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Steering Gearbox Installation

  1. Pass the cylinder of the steering gearbox (A) together with the tie-rods (B) through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side.
    Fig 1: Passing Steering Gearbox Through The Wheelwell Opening
    G01462535Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the wheelwell opening on the frame. Continue moving the gearbox toward the passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in position.
    NOTE: Make sure the power steering return hose is routed between the gearbox and right tie-rod.
    Fig 2: Moving Steering Gearbox Toward Passenger's Side
    G01462536Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A).
    Fig 3: Installing Pinion Shaft Grommet
    G01462537Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the mounting cushion on the cylinder side of the gearbox.
  5. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead, and place the steering gearbox on the mounting brackets. Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is in place securely.
  6. Loosely install the two 10 mm flange bolts and washers on the left side of the gearbox.
    Fig 4: Installing Two 10 mm Flange Bolts & Washers
    G01462538Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Position the cutout (A) on the mounting cushion (B) as shown, and install it on the housing of the gearbox. Install the mounting bracket (C) over the mounting cushion.
    Fig 5: Installing Mounting Bracket Over Mounting Cushion
    G01462539Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the 10 mm flange bolt and nut loosely first, then torque the flange bolt and nut alternately in two or more steps.
  9. Tighten the left side flange bolts to the specified torque value.
    Fig 6: Tightening Left Side Flange Bolts
    G01462540Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. On the driver's side, connect the feed line (A), and tighten the 14 mm flare nut to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Tightening 14 mm Flare Nut
    G01462541Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the P/S return line bracket (B), then install the feed line clamps (C). Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
  12. Connect the return hose (A) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B) (see Power Steering Hose, Line, and Pressure Switch Replacement  ).
    Fig 8: Connecting Return Hose
    G01462542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. On the passenger's side, install the P/S return line bracket attaching bolt (A) and the return line clamp (B) on the gearbox. Make sure that there is no interference between the feed and return lines and any other parts. Make sure the return line is routed between the gearbox and the right tie-rod.
    Fig 9: Installing P/S Return Line Bracket Attaching Bolt & Return Line Clamp
    G01462543Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Reinstall the air cleaner (A).
    Fig 10: Reinstalling Air Cleaner
    G01462544Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Then reconnect the tie-rod end (A) to the damper steering arms. Install the 10 mm nut (B), and tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 11: Connecting Tie-Rod End To Damper Steering Arms.
    G01462545Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install a new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown (D) or (E).
  17. Install the steering joint (A), and reconnect the steering shaft (B) and pinion shaft (C). Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
    • Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole (D) with the flat portion (E) on the shaft).
    • Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove (F) around the shaft), and loosely install the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
    • Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it. Tighten the lower joint bolt to specified torque.
      Fig 12: Installing Steering Joint
      G01462546Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    • Install the driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    • Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
    • Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about two and half turns) until the arrow mark on the label points straight up. Reinstall the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel Installation  ).
    • Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see Fluid Replacement  ).
    • After installation, perform the following:
    • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check  ).
    • Perform the front toe inspection (see FRONT ).
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle.

      If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rods, if necessary.

    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT )
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
    • Set the clock.
    • Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
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