Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 852

Uneven or rough stee ring.
Steering wheel kicks back
during wide turns.
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Improperly adjusted rack guide.
Belt slipping on pulley.
Idle speed low or erratic.
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Air in reservoir. o r check power
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steering fluid level. I
Pump belt slippi ng on pulle y
(pump stops momentarily).
Install the power stee ring pres -
sure gauge. Close the pressure
control valve and shut-off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measu re
the pump pressure (see page 17-16
or 17-17).
Adjust the rack guide (see page 17-15).
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If the problem is not corrected by
adjusting the rack guide, replace
the gearbox.
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Adjust the belt tension. Replace the
belt, if necessary
(see page 17-14).
If the engine st alls when the
wheel is turned while the vehicle
is stopped or moving at low
speed, adjust the idle speed (see
section 11).
Check power steering fluid level. If
the level is excessively low, check
for leaks in the system . Add fluid
to the specified tevel,
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If fluid level is OK, check O-rings
and seals on both ends of the
pump in l et hose, and the PIS
pump housing mat ing surfaces
and drive shaft oi t sea l for suc-
tion leaks. Check the reservoir for
cracks. Replace parts as neces-
sary.
Adjust the beh tension (see page
17-14) or replace belt
Check if pump pressure is normal
and the gauge needle travel is 500
kPa (5 kgf/cm 2 , 7 1 psi) or less.
Check the flow control valve if the
need le travel exceeds 500 kPa (5
kgf/cm2, 71 psi). If the flow control
valve is normal. replace the pump
as an assembly.
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