Honda Civic Service Manual page 1107

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Disassembly
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Steering Rack DisassemblY
NOTE:
r Before disassemble the gearbox, wash it off with sol
vent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-47]..
2.
Remove the tie-rod end and locknut.
3.
Remove air tube and cliPs.
Remove the boot bands and tie-rod clips Pull the
boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
BOOT
( | - , TIE.ROD CLIP
Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('98 -'00 mod-
els: left end only), and unscrew the rack end with
another wrench.
CAUTION: Be caroful not to damage the rack 3ur-
faco whh the wrench.
NOTE: '96 -'97 models is shown.
STEERING RACK END
STEERING RACK
Loosen the locknut, then remove the rack guide
screw and O-ring ('96 -'97 models only)
Remove the spring and the rack guide from the gear
housing.
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17 -49
LOCK WASHER