Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required 

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the left side of splash shield (see step 3 on STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT ).
3. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
   Fig 1: Removing Rack Guide Screw And Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw, and apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
5. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
6. 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: 15° Max. 

7. Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide screw.
8. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.
9. Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK  ).
10. Install the splash shield (see step 3 on STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT ).