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Steering System 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 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf) If higher, check gearbox and pump.
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position   20° max.
  Tighten locknut to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft)
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 Use Honda power steering fluid For fluid change: 0.4 (0.42 US qt)
For system overhaul:
With accessory power steering cooler: 1.26 (1.33 US qt)
Without accessory power steering cooler: 1.22 (1.29 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, 88-121 lbf)
New belt: 740 - 880 N (75 - 90 kgf, 165 198 lbf)