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Steering Gearbox Installation

  1. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A) on the valve housing.
    NOTE: If remove the return line (B), install it.
    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Shaft Grommet (A) On Valve Housing
    G04547187Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Slide the steering gearbox (A) between the front suspension subframe and body from the driver's side. Place the gearbox in position on the front suspension subframe.
    Fig 2: Sliding Steering Gearbox (A) Between Front Suspension Subframe
    G04547188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the gearbox stiffener bracket (A) on the front suspension subframe, and tighten the bolts and nut to the specified torque.
    Fig 3: Installing Gearbox Stiffener Bracket (A) On Front Suspension Subframe
    G04547189Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Loosely install the two 10 mm flange bolts on the left side of the gearbox.
    Fig 4: Installing Two 10 mm Flange Bolts On Left Side Of Gearbox
    G04547190Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the mounting cushion (A) on the right side of the gearbox.
    Fig 5: Installing Mounting Cushion (A) On Right Side Of Gearbox
    G04547191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the mounting bracket (B) over the mounting cushion, then install the two 10 mm flange bolts (C). Tighten the four 10 mm flange bolts for the gearbox to the specified torque.
    Fig 6: Installing Mounting Bracket (B) Over Mounting Cushion
    G04547192Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Connect the return hose (A) securely, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B) (see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Connect the feed line (C), and tighten the 14 mm flare nut (D) to the specified torque.
  9. Install the P/S line mounting brackets (A) on the front suspension subframe and gearbox mounting bracket.
    Fig 7: Installing P/S Line Mounting Brackets (A) On Front Suspension Subframe And Gearbox Mounting Bracket
    G04547193Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Carefully raise the front suspension subframe with the special tool and the transmission jack or the powertrain lift until the subframe is in position.
  11. Install the front suspension subframe rear brackets (A). Tighten the 12 mm flange bolts (B) and 14 mm special bolts (C) on right and left of the vehicle to the specified torque.
    Fig 8: Installing Front Suspension Subframe Rear Brackets (A)
    G04547194Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the front suspension subframe front brackets (A) with 12 mm flange bolts (B) and 14 mm special bolts (C), and tighten to the specified torque.
    Fig 9: Installing Front Suspension Subframe Front Brackets (A)
    G04547195Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Lower the front suspension subframe supporting, the transmission jack or the powertrain lift.
  14. Install the splash shield (A).
    Fig 10: Installing Splash Shield (A)
    G04547196Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the propeller shaft protector (A).
    Fig 11: Installing Propeller Shaft Protector (A)
    G04547197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch connector (A).
    Fig 12: Connecting Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Connector (A)
    G04547198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Connect the under-floor threeway catalytic converter (TWC) (A) to the muffler (B). Install the new 10 mm self-locking nuts and tighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Connecting Under-Floor Threeway Catalytic Converter (TWC) (A) To Muffler (B)
    G04547199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the exhaust rubber mount (A) on the frame.
    Fig 14: Installing Exhaust Rubber Mount (A) On Frame
    G04547200Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the front suspension subframe stiffener plate (A).
    Fig 15: Installing Front Suspension Subframe Stiffener Plate (A)
    G04547201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the 10 mm flange bolts on the engine side mount bracket (A).
    Fig 16: Installing 10 mm Flange Bolts On Engine Side Mount Bracket (A)
    G04547202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Connect the pump outlet hose (A) to the power steering pump, and install the feed hose clamp (B).
    Fig 17: Installing Feed Hose Clamp (B)
    G04547203Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Reconnect the tie rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles. Install the 12 mm nut (B) and tighten it.
    Fig 18: Connecting Tie Rod Ends (A) To Steering Knuckles
    G04547204Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the new cotter pin (C) and bend it as shown.
  24. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
  25. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
    Fig 19: Inserting Upper End Of Steering Joint Onto Steering Shaft (A) And Loosely Installing Upper Joint Bolt
    G04547205Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft taking care to align the gap (D) within the angle.
  27. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft then loosely install the lower joint bolt (C).
    Fig 20: Aligning Bolt Hole (A) On Steering Joint With Groove (B)
    G04547206Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
  29. Tighten the upper joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.
  30. Install the steering joint cover (A) with the clamps (B) and clips (C).
    Fig 21: Installing Steering Joint Cover (A) With Clamps (B) And Clips (C)
    G04547207Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION  ).
  32. Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
  33. Connect the negative battery cable.
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then the customer's radio station preset.
    • Set the clock.
  34. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID REPLACEMENT  ).
  35. After installation, do the following checks.
    • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up to the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION  ).
    • Do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by turning the right and left tie-rods equally if necessary.
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