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Steering Gearbox Installation

  1. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the slot (B) in the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion on the valve housing.
    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Shaft Grommet
    G01505815Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Pass the steering gearbox (A) between the front subframe and body from the driver's side. Place the gearbox in position on the subframe.
    Fig 2: Passing Steering Gearbox
    G01505816Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Loosely install the two 10 mm gearbox mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 3: Loosely Installing Two Gearbox Mounting Bolts
    G01505817Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the mounting cushion (A) on the right side of the gearbox.
    Fig 4: Installing Mounting Cushion
    G01505818Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the mounting bracket (B) over the mounting cushion, then install the two 10 mm gearbox mounting bolts (C). Install the bolts loosely first, then tighten all four mounting bolts to the specified torque.
  6. Install the clamp for the feed line (D) on the right mounting bracket.
  7. Carefully raise the front subframe with the jack.
    Fig 5: Carefully Raising Front Subframe With Jack
    G01505819Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the front stiffener plates (A).
    Fig 6: Installing Front Stiffener Plates
    G01505820Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the rear stiffener plates (A) and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Installing Rear Stiffener Plates
    G01505821Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Tighten the four 14 mm special bolts (A) to specified torque.
    Fig 8: Tightening Four Special Bolts
    G01505822Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Lower the jack and remove the wood block.
  12. Install the rear engine mount (A).
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Engine Mount
    G01505823Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the engine support fixture.
  14. Connect the return hose (A) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B).
    Fig 10: Connecting Return Hose
    G01505824Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Connect the feed line (C), and tighten the 14 mm flare nut (D).
  16. Install the feed line mounting brackets (A) on the front subframe.
    Fig 11: Installing Feed Line Mounting Brackets
    G01505825Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the following parts.
    Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Pipe
    G01505826Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads then reconnect tie rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles. Install the 12 mm nut (B) and tighten it.
    Fig 13: Reconnecting Tie Rod Ends
    G01505827Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the new cotter pin (C) and bend it as shown.
  20. Install the front wheels.
  21. 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 (F) with the groove 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.
    Fig 14: Installing Steering Joint
    G01505828Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Tighten bolts the upper and lower joint bolts to the specified torque.
  23. 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.
  24. Reinstall the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel Installation  ).
  25. Install the steering joint cover (A) with the clamps (Bland clips (C).
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Joint Cover
    G01505829Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see Fluid Replacement  ).
  27. 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 Fluid leakage Inspection  ).
    • Adjust the front toe (see step 1 on WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if necessary.
    • Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
    • Set the clock.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, the customers radio station presets.
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