Steering Gearbox Removal And Installation - Honda S2000 Service Manual

EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-S100200
Removal
Note these items during removalr
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirtoff
the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before
disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable
reel can occur.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio
preset buttons. Disconnect the negative cable from
the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely
supported.
3. Remove the front wheels-
4. Remove the driver's airbag (see page 23-65).
5. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
6. Place a mark (A) on the steering joint (B) and the
pinion shaft {C) to identify the position of the joint
on the pinion shaft.
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Remove the lower joint bolt {D) from the steering
j o i n t .
Loosen the upper joint bolt (E) on the steering joint,
and pull the steering joint fully to the steering shaft
( F ) s i d e .
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9. From the underthe dashboard; loosen the joint bolt
(A) on the column, and pull the steering shaft (B)
fullv to the column side.
From the engine companment; disconnect the
steering joint (A) and pinion shaft (8) by moving the
steering joint toward the steering shaft (C).
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