Steering System
Steering Specifications
| 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 lbs) | - | |
| Gearbox | Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position | 20° Max. | ||
| Pump | Output pressure with shut-off valve closed | 7, 200-7, 800 kPa (73-80 kgf/cm2 , 1, 040-1, 140 psi) | ||
| Power steering fluid | Capacity | Use Honda Power Steering Fluid | For fluid change: 0.41 l (0.42 US qt, 0.35 lmp qt) | |
| For system overhaul: 1.1 l (1.16 US qt, 0.97 lmp 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.
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Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) applied mid-way between pulleys | Used belt: 13.0-16.0 mm (0.51 -0.63 in.) | ||
| New belt: 11.0-12.5 mm (0.43-0.49 in.) | ||||
| Tension (measured with belt tension gauge) | Used belt: 390-540 N (40-55 kgf, 88-121 lbs) | |||
| New belt: 740-880 N (75-90 kgf, 165-198 lbs) | ||||