Pin out HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Repair Manual

Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lawer arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end,
or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be
damaged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section 18, to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri,
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft endpast the groove.
10.
11.
3.5 mm
07MAC - SL00200
SCREWDRIVER
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12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case as an assembly. Do notpull on the driveshaft; the inboard joint may come
apart. Use care when prying out the assembly, andpull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seat.
13. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the front wheel hub using aplastic hammer.
SCREWDRIVER
DRIVESHAFT

Driveshafts
17.
Reassembly (cont'dl
Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess 5- 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4 in) from the clip.
5-10mm10.2 - 0.a inl
Secure the end of the boot band by tapping it downwith a hammer,
19. Installthe new set ring,
18.
Note these items after reassembly:. Make sure the band and clip does notanything and the band does not move.a Remove any grease remaining on thesurfaces.
interfere with
su rrou nding
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Outboard Joint Sid.:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damageto the boot.
TPE tvDe:-. OUTBOARO BOOT ITPE)
BOOT BANDReplac€,
Rubber typ.:
Install the boot band and outboard boot, thenremove the vinyl tape. Take care not to damage theboot,
Install the stop ring into the driv€shaft groove.
DRIVESHAFT
>VINYL TAPE
VINYL TAPE

Driveshafts
Reassembly lcont'd)
Installthe outboard boot and the boot bands.. lf the boot is the rubber type. go to step 13.. lf the boot is the TPE type, go to step 9.
Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and outboard
ioint.
10, Set the ear clamp band by threading the tab into theholes of the band.
EAR CLAMP BANDReolace.
8.
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11. Close the ear portion of the band with a commer-cially available boot band Dincerc.
BOOT BAND PINCERSKENT-MOORE J,35910or eouivalent
Chsck the clearanca between the closed ear oonionof the band. lf the clesrance is not within the stan-
dard, close the ear portion of ths band further.
6.0 mm (0.24 in) MAX
3.0 mm 10.t2 inl MAX
EAR FOFNON

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
20. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excessfree end of the band to leave a 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4in.) tail protruding from the clip.
21. Bend the band by tapping it down with a hammer.
NOTE: Maks sure the band and the clip does notinterfere with anything, and the band does notmov6. Remove any grease remaining in the sur-
rounding surtaces.
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INBOARD JOiIT
SET RII{G GR(X)VE
Installation
1, Install the new set ring onto the driveshaft groove.
Always use a new set ring whenever the driveshaftis being installed.
2. Install the outboard joint into the knuckte.
OUTBOARD JOINT
KNUCKI.E

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Steering Wheel Rotational Play
Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position andmeasure the distance the steering wheel can be turnedwithout moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.4 in)
lf the play exceeds the service limit, perform rack guide
adjustment (see page lT-5).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as descrjbed
Detow.
Steering Linkage and Gearbox
TIE.ROO LOCKNUTCheck for loose locknut.
BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose joint
END BALL JOINTInspect for faulty movementano oamage.
GEABBOX MOUNTINGInspect f or deterioration.GEABBOX ASSEMBLY
Ste€ring Effort Check
Raise the front wheels off the ground.
Turn the steering wheel with a spring scale and check itsreaorng,
Standard: 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.3 lbll maximum
lf it reads more. perform rack guide adjustment (see
page 17-5).
COLUMNInspect for loose columnmounting bolts and nuts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMETfor damage and deterioration.
BALL JOINT BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.See pago 17-68 tor replacement.
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Inspect for loose mounting bolts.

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12.
13.
lnstall the new lock washer in the groove in the
steering rack.
Installthe steering rack end into the rack
LOCK WASHER RACK END 54 N m ts.s kgf'm, 40 lbtft)
Replace.
TAB
(l*v
14.
15.
RACK END
Hold the steering rack with a wrench and tighten
the rack end with another.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the tack sur-
fac€ with the wrench.
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of the lock washer with a roll pin drift and a
mallet.
. Place the wood block on the press table. then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securelY.
. Be sure the tool is aligned with the flat sections
of the steering rack end before pressing
. Stake the lock washer in the center of the flat
section of the steering rack end.
ROLL PIN DnlFTl(Commorci.lly .Yril.blolSnap-On No. PPRS or oquival.nt
NOTE: This drift has a flat
tip, to prevent puncturing
of metal washer.
srEEatruG nlCr/rl,WOODEN BLOCK
TIE.ROO CLIP
16. Apply grease around the outside ot the rack end
housing.
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rod
clips.
NOTE: Install the boot band with the rack in the
straight ahead position (right and left tie-rods are
equal in length).
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SILICONE GREASE
17.
(cont'd)
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NOTE| WiPe grease off
the thread sectlon

Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out of various points. depending on location of thefaulty oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame_
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal tromthe pinion shaft.
Replace the cylinder end seal onthe gear housing side.
Leaking lrom cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.Replace the cylinder end seal onthe cylinder end side.
Leaking lrom the shaft upper endsectron or pin engagement sec,tion ol the pinion shaft.Replace the valve body unit.
Tighten the connector. lf it's stillleakinO, replace the Iine, cylinderor valve housing unit.
Leaking from cylinder line A or Bconnections {at tlare nut}.
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinde.line A or B.Replace cvljnder line A or B.
Leaking from feed line and returnline ioint fitting on the valve bodyunit (at flare nut).
Tighten the connector. ll it's stillleaking, replace the line,,oint fit,ting or valv6 housing.
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Steering Column
I
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and proceclures
in the SRS sectron (24) before pertorming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering column for SRS,
remove the driver's airbag assembly and cable reel lsee
section 24).
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17 35).
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
driver's knee bolster (see section 20).
3. Remove the combination switch assembly from the
steering column sha{t by disconnecting the connec-
tors.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
5. Remove the steering joint cover.
6. Bemove the steering joint bolls.
7. Disconnect the steering ioint by moving the joint
toward the column, and remove it from the column
shaft.
8. Remove the steering column by removing the
attaching nuts and bolt.
UPPER
RETAINING COLLABNOTE: Take care not to let the
retaining collar fall out ofposition during installation.
STEERING JOINT BOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16lbtft}
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering ioint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on
the shait), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
b. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and loosely install the lower
joint bolt.
Be sure that the lowei joint bolt is securely in the
groove in the pinion shaft.
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint js fully seated. Then tighten the ioint
bolts.
. 8e sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any
parts when installing the column
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened
properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
STEERING COLUMN
COMBINATION SWITCHASSEMBLY
FLANGE NUT13 N.m {1.3 kgl.m.9 lbf ft)
COLUMN COVER
FLANGE BOLTS22Nm12.2kgl'm,16 tbt.tr)
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt musl line upon shaft.
Groove.
LOWER JOINT BOLT8oh must line up wrthgroove around on shaft.
CLIP
J
JOINT COVER
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Power Steering Pump
Disassembly (cont'dl
2.
't.Drain the fluid from the pump.
Hold the steering pump in a vise with soft jaws,
hold the pulley with the special tool, and remove
the pulley nut and pulley.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pump
housing with the iaws of the vise and extension bar.
UNIVERSAL HOLDER
Loosen the flow control valve cap with a hex wrench
and remove it.
4. Remove the O-ring, flow control valve and spring.
5. Remove the inlet joint and O-ring.
6. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seal.
7. Remove the outer side plate, pump cam ring, pump
rotor, pump vanes, side plate and O-rings.
8. Remove the snap ring, then remove the sub-valve
from the pump housing.
9. Remove the circlip, then remove the pump drive
shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic ham-
mer.
10. Remove the pump seal spacer and pump seal.
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Inspection
Flow Control Valve:
1. Check the tlow control valve for wear. burrs, and
other damage to the edges of the grooves in the
vatve,
FLOWCONTROL VALVE
Check fordamage to edges.
Inspect the bore the flow control valve for scratches
or wear.
Slip the valve back in the pump, and check that it
moves in and out smoothly.
lf OK, go on step 4; if not, replace the pump as an
assembly. The flow control valve is not available
separately.
Attach a hose to the end of the valve as shown.
FLOW CONTROL VALVE TIOSE
4.

Power Steering Pump
Reassembly
1.Align the pin of the sub-valve with the oil passage
in pump housing. and push down the sub-valve.
Installthe snap ring properly.
OIL PASSAGEAlign the pin of
the oil passage.
PUMP HOUSINGSNAP RING
Install the new pump seal in the pump housing by
hand, then installthe pump seal spacer.
NOTE: Insert the pump seal with its grooved side
facing in.
Position the pump drive shaft in the pump housing,
then drive it in using a special tool as shown.
Install the 40 mm circlip with its radiused side fac-
ing out,
ATTACHMENT, 30 mm
BALL BEARING
40 mm CIRCLIP
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gf'uMP oRrvE sHAFr
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H PUMP SEAL SPACER
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/ZA\.-- PUMP SEAL
V Reptace.
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ROLl.ERS
Coat the pump cover seal and the cover bushing
with the power steering fluid, then install the pump
cover seal into the groove in the pump cover.
lnstall the outer side olate over the two rollers.
ROL1IR
OUTER SIDE PLATE
4.5 mm ROLLER
5 mm ROLLER
PUMP COVERBUSHING
Set the pump cam ring over the two rollers with the" o " mark on the cam ring upward.
7.
ROI,IIR SET HO'"ES
PUMP CAM RING