Tire HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G User Guide

Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Check the following before you begin:. Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?. Are tire sizes, tire variety and air pressure correct?. lsthe steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?. lsthe powersteering pump belt properlyadiusted?
. ls steeringfluid reservoirfilledto proper level?. ls the engine idle speed correct and steady?
Hard Steering (Check the powor assist. se€ page 17-3o. lfthe torce is over 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6lbo, Procede with this troubleshootinq.)
Abnormallluid pressure
{fluid pressureis too high)
Faulty valve body unit
Relief pres-sure too low
Abnormal
Faulty llow control valve(Replace the pump es anassembly)
Ch€ck the feed snd return circuit lin€s ano nosebetw6€n the gearbox and pump for clogging andd€lormation.
Normal line and hose
Check the pump fluid pressure(soe page 17-34).l/easure steady-state tluid pres-s!re while idling with the bothvalves tully open.It should be 1.500 kPa (15 kgf/cmr,213 psi) or below.
Normal
Check th€ flow control vslve (see page 17-42).. Chock the valvo lor smooth movement in the hous-ing.. Check the reliefvalve for leaks.
Check the pump fluid pressure
{see page 17-34).Measure pump relief pressurewhile idling with the pressure con-trol valve Iully closed.It should be 6,400 - 7,400 kPa (65 -
75 kgflcm,,920 - 1,070 psi)
Normal relisf pressure
17-22
Go to page 17-23Faulty pump assembly

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position,
and measure the distance the steering wheel can beturned without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm l0 - 0.39 inl
lf the play exceeds the service limit. perform rack guide
adjustment (see page 17-33).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment.inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as describedon the nel(t pag€.
ROTATIONAL PLAY
17-30
Power Assist Gheck with
Vehicle Parked
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-33) and pump belt tension (see page 17-32).
2. Start the engine, allow it to idle. and turn the steer-ing wheel from lock-tolock several times to warm
up the fluid.
3. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With theengine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor,pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as thetires begin to turn.
The scale should read no more than 29 N (3.0 kgf.
6.6 lbf). lf it reads more, check the gearbox andpump,
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14.
Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool, and
expand the seal rings. Do two rings at a time from
each end of the sleeve.
NOTE;
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Installthe resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them'
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool (sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Do not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible
Set the special tool in the grooves in the sleeve, and
set each ring in each groove securely.
NOTE: After installation, compress the seal rings
with your fingers temPorarilY
BALL JOINT BOOI CLIP GUIDE
07S7,1- SA50800
SLEEVE
15. Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve, and to the entire inside surface of the spe-
cial tool.
16. lnsert the sleeve into the specialtool slowly'
17. Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve'
NOTE: Be surerings are not turned uP.
SITEVE SEAL RINGSIZING TOOL0797a - SA5020A or07974 - SA50200
that the seal
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17-57
18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface o{ the pin-
ion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the pinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove'
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
Installthe circlip with its radiused side toward the
sleeve.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. then install the seal in the valve hous-
ing using a hydraulic press and special tools as
shown.
CAUTION: Install the valve oil seal with its grooved
side facing the tool.
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ATTACHMENT.32x35mm0774.6 - q)101(x)Pre3s
IDRIVER07749 - 0010000
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring is in the
oil seal. (cont'd)

Wheel Alignment
,f,
Caster
NOTE: For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel
alignment check and adjust the following before check-
ing the alignment.
. Check that the suspension is not modified.
. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
. Check the suspension ball ioints. {Hold a wheel with
your hands and move it up and down and right and
left to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
NOTE: Use commercia lly-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment {caster. camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equiDment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 1',10' I 1'
lf out of specification, check for bent or damaged
suspensron components.
2.
1.
18-4
Camber
lnspection
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0'00' j 1"
Rear:-1"11"
2. lf out ol specification, check for bent or damaged
suspensron components.

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Front Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the tire pressure.
Center steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
a head.
Front toe: lN 1 1 2 mm llN l/16 r 1/16 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are in
straight ahead position.
TIE.ROD LOCKNUT'14 x 1.5 mm
4.
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6.
Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe readang on
the turning radius gauge is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
NOTE: Reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or
displaced.
4,1 N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lb{.ft)
2.
Rear Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerjzed Iour
wheel alignment equjpment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release parking brake.
NOTE:
a Measure difference in toe measurements wlth
the wheels pointed straight ahead.
. if the parking brake is engaged, you may get an
incorrect readang,
Rear toe-in: 2 11 mm ttltollllS int
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adiusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adjust the toe
ADJUSTING BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
In CoMPENSAToR ARM
4. Tighten the adiusting bolts
. Example:
After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2 mm
(0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusfing bolt moves 2 mm
(0.08 in) inward trom the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
64 N.m 16.5 ksf m, 47 lbtft)
18-5

Anti-lock Brake System (ABSI
Featu res/Construction
When the brake pedal is depressed during driving, the wheels can lock before the vehicle comes to a stop, In such a case,the maneuverability of the vehicle is reduced if the front wheels are locked, and the stability of the vehicle is reduced if therear wheels are locked, creating an extremely unstable condition. The ABS precisely controls the slip rate of the wheels toensure the grip force of the tires. and it thereby ensures the maneuverbility and stability of the vehicle.Judging the vehicle speed. the ABS calculates the slip rate of the wheels based on the vehicle speed and the wheel speed,then it controls the brake fluid pressure to attain the target slip rate.
Grip Force of Tire and Road Surlace
COEFFICIENT OFFRICTION
TARGET SLIP RATE
Slip Rate
BRAKINGSTART POINT
ROTATIONALDIRECTION
RADIALDIRECTIONOF THEROTATIONALOIRECTION
A: Distance without slio8: Slippsd distanceC: Actuel distance
sr-rrmre=f=SLIP RATEVEIIICLE SPEED - WHEEL SPEEOVEHICLE SPEED
19-46

Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to plotest your h8nds.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-64)
. Front pillar trim (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
! Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-1131
Peel off the molding, and remove the glass brack-
ers.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knife.
WINDSHIELO
3. Pull down the front of the headliner (see page 20-
64).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headlinet
excsssively.
MOLDING
20-24
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dash
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the car. Push the piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood-
PIANO WIREPROTECTIVE
UPPERRUBBER| '1"
DAM
WINDSHIELO
AOHESIVE
RUBBERDAM
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wile as close to ihe wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
WINDSHIELD
6. Carefully remove the windshield.

tInstallation
Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surface around the entire windshield opening flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
. Remove the rubber dams and tasteners from the
body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive, then
clean the windshield surface with alcohol where
new adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the windshield on its edges;
small chips may later deyelop into cracks.
NOTE:
. Clean the shadowed area.
o Clean area @ as shown.
lnside
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2.
3.
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WINDSHIELD
JWINDSHIELD
20-29
Glue the rubber dam and fasteners to the inside
face of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield where
adhesive will be applied.
ALIGNMENTMABK
13.5 mm(0.53 in.)
LOWER RUBBERDAM
WINOSHI€LD
5. Align and glue the molding to the edge of the wind-
shield.
NOTE: Be caretul not to touch the windshield where
>: Faslener localions, 2
FASTENER
ALTGNMENT, -oMARK
MOLOINGWINDSHIELO
100 mm{3.94 in.l
Apply primer (3M N'200, or equivalent) to edSe (cont'd)of the windshield.

Rear Window
Removal
2DllDl
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Uso ssat covers to avoid damaging any surlaces,. Do not damage thg roar window dofogggr grid linss,
window antenna grid lines, and tsrminalg.
1. To remove the rear window, first remove the:. Trunk lid
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolsters {4D, see page 20-79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Rear shelf {see pages 20-59, 61}
. Rear pillar trim {4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Ouarter trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)
2, Disconnect the rear window defogger connector
from each side.
3. Peel off the molding.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knile.
F"*t,
MOLDING
ID_HESI.VE ---, ,/,/
REAR WINDOW
S
MOLDING
20-32
PIANO WIRE
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body as
shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the
adhesive from inside the car. Push the piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around apiece of wood.
ADHESIVE
REAR WINDOW
PROTECTIVETAPE
TAPE
REAR WNDOW
PIANO WIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire rear win-
dow.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wiro as close to the rear
window as possibls to prcyent damage to the body.
6. Carefullv remove the rear window.
ADHESIVE

Ilnstallation
Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surface around the entire rear window opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding
o Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
. Remove the fasteners and spacers from the
oooy.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil. grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive and the
rubber dam, then clean the rear window surface with
alcohol where new adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the rear window on its
edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
1.
2.
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REAR WINDOW
4. Apply the double-faced adhesive tape (NITTO 501,
or equivalent) to the edge of the rear window, then
install the molding around the edge of the rear win-
dow as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the rear window
where adhesive will be applied.
ADHESIVE TAPE867 mm 134. I in.)
5mm{0.2 in.}
ADHESIVETAPEThickness:0.16 mm (0.006 in.l
GLASS
MOLDING
wtNoow
Glue the fasteners and spacers to the inside face of
the rear window as shown.
NOTE; Be careful not to touch the fear window
where adhesive will be applied.
5.
MOLDING
ALIGNMENTMARK
T ALIGNMENT
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>:Fa3l€ner, spacerlocations
A >, 4 FASTENER
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ry
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SPACER
(cont'd)
20-33
ALIGNMENT MARK
REAR WINOOW
MOLOING