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Steering Service Specifications: Steering

Steering Specifications Table

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside edge With engine running 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.) -
Starting load measured at outside edge With engine running 30 N (3.1 kgf, 6.8 lbf) -
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position   20° Max
Pump Output pressure with shut-off valve closed   8, 300-8, 800 kPa (85-90 kgf/cm2 , 1, 210 - 1, 280 psi)
Power steering fluid Capacity For fluid change 0.4 (0.42 US qt)
Use Honda Power Steering Fluid For system overhaul 1.1 (1.16 US qt)
Power steering pump belt
NOTE: Adjust a new  belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used  belt spec.
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) applied mid-way between pulleys   Used belt: 13.0-16.5 mm (0.51-0.65 in.
New belt: 8.5-11.0 mm (0.33-0.43 in.)
Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)   Used belt: 390-540 N (40-55 kgf, 88-120 lbf)
New belt: 740-880 N (75-90 kgf, 170-200 lbf)