steering HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Repair Manual

16. Set the new boot bands (A) on the band installation
grooves of the boot (B) by aligning the tabs (C) with
the holes (D) of the band. Do not close the ear of the
boot band in this step.
Compress the boot by hand, and apply vinyl tape
(E) to the bellows so the boot ends stay collapsed
and pulled back.
Pass the boot over the rack housing so the smaller
diameter end of the boot faces the steering
gearbox housing.
Attach the yoke (A) of a universal puller to the
gearbox housing mounts with bolts. then securely
clamp the yoke in a vise as shown. Do not clamp
the steering gearbox housing in a vise.
11.
18.
'19. Push the rack housing (A) into the steering gea rbox
housing (B) so the notch (C) is aligned with the pin
(D) on the bottom of the gearbox housing inside
20. Tighten the lock screw {A) by hand first, then install
the special tool (B) on the lock screw. Lightly
tighten the lock screw. Do not tighten the lock
screw to the specified torque Yet.
21. Remove the special tool.
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EPS Components
{Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'dl
22. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding surfaceand circumference ofthe rackguide (A), and installit onto the gearbox housing. Wipe the grease offthe threaded section ofthe housrno.
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23. Installthe disc washer (B)with its convex sidefacing the rack guide. Installthe spring (C). Appty
sealant to the middle of the threads on the rackguide screw (D), then install and tighten it to 25
N m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft). Loosely instatlrhe tocknut(E).
24. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding surface ofthe slider guide (A). Keep grease off of the rack-to-slider guide mating surfaces and the boot-to-sliderguide mating surfaces.
Slide the steering rack all the way to left, and place
the slider guide on the steering rack by aligning thebolt holes (B).
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29.
25. Centerthe steering rack within its stroke, and alignthe slider guide (A)with the hotes (B) in the boot (C).
Fit the slider guide to the boot by pressing around
the edges of the holes securely
E25 N.m 12.5 kgt.m, 18 tbt.ft)
26. Before installing the bracket (D), clean the mating
surface ofthe 12 mm flange bolts (E) and thebracket. Coat the new O-rings {F) with multipurposegrease, and installthem on the '12 mm flange bolts.
27. Loosely install the bracket on the steering rack bytightening the 12 mm flange bolts to 25 N.m (2.5
kgf.m, 18lbf.ft).
28. Hold the gearbox housing using a yoke, then install
the specialtool on the lock screw (A). Retighten thelock screw to the specified torque values.
{16.5 kgt.m, 119 lbf.ft}
Remove the special tool.
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'dl
36. Bend the lock washer against the flat spots on thebracketwith a Iarge pair of pliers.
37. Adjust the rack guide screw {see page 17-13).
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Steering Gearbox Installation
2.
'1.Before installing the steering gearbox, slide the
rack all the way to the passenger's side (right
direction).
Pass the right side of the steering gearbox together
with the tie-rods through the wheelwell opening on
the passenger's side. Continue moving the steering
gearbox toward the passenger's side untilthe
driver's side tie-rod end and gearbox clears the
master cylinder and under-hood fuse Ielay box.
Lower the steering gearbox. and move it toward
the driver's side untilthe steering gearbox is ln
Dosition.
Be careful not to damage the hoses, lines
and wire harnesses.
3. Installthe pinion shaft grommet (A).
4. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
then slip the right side of the steering gearbox
housing (A) over the mounting stud (C) on the
gearbox mounting bracket.
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10 x '1.25 mm61 N.m{6 2 kgl m, 45 lb{ ftl
Install the steering stiffener B, and lightly tighten
the steering gearbox mounting nuts.
Install the steering stiffener A with the gearbox
mounting bolts. Then tighten allthe steering
gearbox mounting hardware to the specified torque.
10 x 1.25 mm6l N.m(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Installation (cont'd)
7. Installthe body stiffener (A), and torque the
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m,22lbf.ftl
LInstall the heater valve (A) on the bulkhead, and
connect the heater valve cable end (B) to the heater
valve arm (C). Readjust the heater valve cable {seepage 21-46).
9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf m,7.2 tbf.ftl
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9. Reinstall the heater hose (A) on the hose bracket.
Install the engine wire harness clamps (B) to the
three harness brackets.
Under the steering gearbox, install the ground
cable terminal (A) on the steering gearbox housing.
10.
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9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.ft)

12. lnstallthe EPS wire harness bracket (A) on the
gearbox housing, and connect the 6P connector (B)
propefly.
9.8 N.m{1.0 kgt m,7.2 lbt.ftl
13. Installthe heat shield (A).
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14.
15.
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Wipe off any grease contamination from lhe ball
joint tapered section and threads. Then reconnect
the tie-rod ends 1A)to the damper steering arms.
lnstall the ball joint nut (B) and tighten them.
Install the new cotter pins (C), and bend them as
shown.
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B10 x 1.25 mmi€ N.m{4.4 kgf.m.32 tbt.ftl
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17.
18.
Steering Gearbox Installation (cont'dl
Install the motor on the steering gearbox (see page
17-49).
lnstall the steering joint (A). and reconnect the
steering shaft (B) and pinion shaft (C). Make sure
the steering joint is connected as follows:
. Insertthe upperend of thesteering jointontothe
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole (D) with the
flat portion (E) on the shaft).. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto thepinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
(F) around the shaft), and loosely installthe lowerjoint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated. Then install the
upper joint bolt, and tighten it to the specified
torque. Tighten the lower joint bolt to the
specified torque.
8 x '1.25 mm28 N.m{2.9 kgf.m,21 tbt.ft)
19.
20.
Installthe driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59) and under cover (see page 20-60).
lf the steering wheel was turned, center the cable
reel by first rotating it clockwise until it stops. Then
rotate it counterclockwise (about two and half
turns) untilthe arrow mark on the label points
straight up. Reinstall the steering wheel (see page
17 -8).
Install the front wheels.)1
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22. After installation, perform the following checks.
. Perform the front toe inspection.. Check the steering wheel spokeangle. lfsteering
spoke angles to the right and left are not equal(steering wheel and rack are not centered),
correct the engagement of the joinvpinion shaft
serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning
the tie-rods, if necessarv.
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EPS Control Unit Removal/
Installation
1. Remove the passenger's under panel.
2. Turn up the floor carpel, remove lhe EPS control
untr.
Disconnect the EPS control unit connectors.
lnstallthe EPS control unit in the reverse order of
removal.
After installation, start the engine, and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheelfrom lock-to-lock several
times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come
on.
3.
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Tie-rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tool Required
Attachment, 42 mm 07OAD-P0A0100
l. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the
old grease off the ball pin.
2. Pack the lower area of the ball pin(A)wilhfresh
mulr purpose grease.
3. Pack the interior of the new boot (B) and lip (C) with
fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease;
. Keep grease offthe boot installation section (D)
and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enter the boot.
4. Installthe new boot (A) using the specialtool. The
boot must not have a gap at the boot installation
sections (B). After installing the boot. check the ball
pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it if necessary.
07(lAD-P0A0100
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Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions,
1. Center the steering wheel spokes.
2. Checkthetoe. lf it is not with in the specif ication, go
to step 3.
Front toe-in: 0 t 3 mm {0 t 0.12 in.)
3. Loosen the locknut (A) while holding the tie-rod end(B ).
A14x 1.5 mm,14 N.m(a.5 kgt m,33 lbt.ftl
5.
Turn the tie-rod (C) untilthe toe is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the locknut while holding
the tie-rod end. Make sure the toe setting does not
change.
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Rear Toe Inspection/Adiustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1, Release the parking brake.
2. Checkthe toe. lf it is not within the specification. go
to step 3.
Rear toe-in {inspection):
1 1 3 mm (0.04 a 0.12 in.)
3. Loosen the self-locking nut (A)while holding the
adjusting bolt (B).
Do not loosen lhe special bolts (C) on the
lower arm to adjust the alignment.
4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and
lightly tighten.
NOTE: Always use a new self-locking nut whenever
it has been loosened.
Turn the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
Rear toe.in (adiustment):
2 ' , mm {0.08 "' ,. in.}
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque
while holding the adjusting bolt.
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Front and Rear Suspension
Wheel Alignment (cont'dl
Turning Angle Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster. camber, toe, and turning angle). Followthe
equiDment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the steering wheel fullytotherightandleft
while applying the brake, and check the turning
angles of both front wheels, lf the turning angle is
not within the specification or the inward turning
angles differ between the right and left side, go to
steD 2.
Turning angle:
lnward: 34'00'+ 2'
Outward: 28'00' {reference)
Check the toe. lf it is correct, but the turning angle
is not within the specification, check ior bent or
damaged suspension components,
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Wheel Bearing End Play Inspec'tion
1. Raise lhe vehicle, and support it with safety stands
in the proper location (see page 1-8). Remove the
wheels.
2. Install suita ble f lat washe rs (A) and wheel nuts, and
tighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold the
brake disc securely against the hub.
Front:
108 N.m(11.0 kgf.m,80 rbf.ft)
Rear:
108 N.m
3. Set up the dial gauge against the hub flange as
shown, and measure the bearing end play moving
the brake disc inward and outward.
Bearing end play:
Standard:
Front/rear: 0 0.05 mm {0 0.002 in.}
4. lf the bearing end play is more than the standard,
replace the wheel bearing.
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(11.0 kgf.m,80 lbf.ft)