Honda Civic Service Manual page 1066

Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'dl
10. Slide the steering rack out of the cylinder housing.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to damage the bushing in
the cylinder housing.
1 1 . R e m o v e t h e r a c k e n d b u s h i n g .
GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHION
Inspect inner wall tor wear or damage.
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12. Replace the gearbox mounting cushion if necessary:
. To remove the cushion, use a sharp knife and make
a cut down the length of the cushion. Be careful not
to damage the paint on the outside of the cylinder
housing. Remove the old cushion.
. Apply weatherstrip adhesive to the inside of the
new cushion. Install the cushion onto the cylinder
housing and position it 20 - 22 mm (0.79 - 0.87 in)
from the end of the cylinder housing as shown.
N O T E : A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g t h e c u s h i o n , w i p e o f f a n y
e x c e s s a d h e s i v e t h a t m a y h a v e d r i p p e d i n t o t h e
i n s i d e o f t h e c y l i n d e r h o u s i n g .
20 - 22 mm 10.79 - 0.87 in)