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Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no grease is on the mating surface of the steering gearbox and the front subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after the installation, remove any grease from the bolt holes.
  2. Install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the lug portion (B) in the pinion shaft grommet to the steering gearbox.
    Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Shaft Grommet With Lug Portion
    G05959012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Place the steering gearbox (A) on the front subframe (B).
    Fig 2: Steering Gearbox On Front Subframe With Torque Specifications
    G05959013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Loosely install the stiffener plates (C), and new gearbox mounting bolts, then lighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
  5. Turn the lip of the pinion shaft grommet to ease installation.
  6. Set the front subframe (A) with the steering gearbox on the transmission jack and support it.
    Fig 3: Front Subframe With Steering Gearbox On Transmission Jack With Torque Specifications
    G05959014Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Carefully raise the front subframe with the jack, and pass the pinion shaft into the cabin. Return the lip (B) of the pinion shaft grommet.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is securely in place. Make sure the lip of the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water or mud, and noise.
    • Take care not to damage the lower arm ball joint boot with the edge of the knuckle, etc.
  8. Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown below.
  9. Install the lower torque rod (A).
    NOTE: Make sure the stopper (C) of the flange bolt is securely installed.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Torque Rod With Mounting Bolts & Nut
    G055959015Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F). (See Fig 4).
  11. Remove the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the cross arm foot (A), then install the harness clip (B) to the harness clamp bracket (C) on the left side.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cross Arm Foot & Harness Clip
    G05959016Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 6: Lower Torque Rod With Mounting Bolts & Nut With Torque Specifications
    G00504582Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  15. Install the secondary HO2S wire clamp (A) to the steering gearbox.
    Fig 7: HO2S Wire Clamp To Steering Gearbox With Torque Specifications
    G05959018Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the front cross-member brace (A).
    Fig 8: Front Cross-Member Brace With Torque Specifications
    G05959019Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the vinyl tape from the connectors.
  18. Connect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A), torque sensor 6P connector (B) to the steering gearbox.
    Fig 9: Identifying EPS Motor Angle Sensor 8P & Torque Sensor 6P Connector To Steering Gearbox
    G05959020Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Pull down the lever (C) of the EPS motor 3P connector (D), then confirm the connector is fully seated.
  20. Remove the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) and 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500).
    Fig 10: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet & Support Bolt
    G05959017Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  22. Install the under cowl panel and cowl cover. (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  23. Connect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  24. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Reconnect the tie-rod end ball joints (A) to the knuckles. Install the nuts (B), and tighten to the specified torque on both sides.
    Fig 11: Tie-Rod End Ball Joints & Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G05959021Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install a new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown below.
  26. Wipe off any grease contamination from the lower arm ball joint tapered section and thread. Then reconnect the lower arm (A) to the knuckle. Install the new castle nut (B) and tighten it on both sides.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the lower ball joint boot (C). Check the ball joint boot for deformation before connecting the knuckle.
    • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the joint pin clip hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
      Fig 12: Lower Ball Joint Boot & Castle Nut With Torque Specifications
      G05959022Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Install the clip (D).
  28. Install the front wheels, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
    NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  29. Cut the wire (A), while holding the lower slide shaft on the steering column.
    Fig 13: Identifying Pinion Shaft Gap Angle
    G05959023Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C) taking care to align the gap (D) within the angle shown below.
  31. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Steering Wheel Holder Tool
    G00504579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the lower steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
    Fig 15: Identifying Bolt Hole On Steering Joint With Groove
    G05959024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. 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.
  34. Install the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
    G05959025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  36. After installation, do these checks:
    • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
    • Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rod ends, if necessary.
  37. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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