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Steering Gearbox Installation

  1. Before installing the gearbox, slide the rack all the way to right.
  2. Pass the passenger's side of the steering gearbox (A) above and through the passenger's side of the rear beam. Be careful not to bend or damage the power steering lines and cylinder lines when installing the gearbox.
    Fig 1: Inserting The Gearbox
    G01165758Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Raise the driver's side of the steering gearbox above and through the driver's side of the rear beam. Then insert the pinion shaft (B) up through the bulkhead.
  4. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the slot (B) in the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion on the valve housing.
    Fig 2: Installing The Pinion Shaft Grommet
    G01165759Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the mounting cushion (A) on the steering gearbox.
    Fig 3: Installing The Gearbox
    G01165760Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    C, G:  38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 Ibf.ft)

    F:  43 N.m (4.4 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)

  6. Install the mounting brackets (B) over the mounting cushion, then install the two gearbox mounting bolts (C). Position the split portion (D) of the mounting cushion as shown.
  7. Install the stiffener plates (E) with the two gearbox mounting bolts (F) and six stiffener plate attaching bolts (G). Install the bolts loosely first, then tighten them securely.
  8. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
  9. 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 4: Reconnecting The Steering Shaft
    G01165761Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. 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 page STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).

  11. Install the steering joint cover (A) with the clamps (B) and clips (C).
    Fig 5: Installing The Steering Joint Cover
    G01165762Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Connect the return line (A) and feed line (B) to the valve body unit (C). After connecting the fluid lines, make sure that there is no interference between the lines and other parts.
    Fig 6: Connecting The Fluid Lines
    G01165763Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Thread the right and left tie-rod ends (A) and locknut (B) onto the rack an equal number of turns.
    Fig 7: Threading The Right And Left Tie-Rod Ends And Locknuts Onto The Rack
    G01165764Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. 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 10 mm nut (B) and tighten it.
    Fig 8: Reconnecting Tie-Rod Ends
    G01165765Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the new cotter pin (C) and bend it as shown.
  16. Connect the A/T shift cable to the transmission.
    Fig 9: Installing The Exhaust Pipe
    G01165766Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the exhaust pipe A (B) and mounting bracket B (C) .
  18. Install the front wheels.
  19. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  20. After installation, perform the following checks.
    • 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 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ).
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if necessary.
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