Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1323

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Power Steering
Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)
77. Apply multipurpose grease to the circumference of
the rack end joint housing (A).
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78. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N
08798-9013) to the boot grooves (B) on the rack end.
79. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
80. Install the new self-locking nut (A) onto the pinion
shaft end, and tighten to the specified torque.
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A
30 N·m
(3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
Replace.
81. Remove the old sealant from the threads on the
gearbox housing (B), and apply new sealant (Three
Bond 1215 or Loctite 5699) all the way around the
threads on the gearbox housing and new end plug
(C). Install the end plug onto the gearbox housing,
and tighten it to the specified torque.
NOTE: If more than 5 minutes has passed after
applying the sealant, remove the old sealant and
residue, and reapply new sealant.
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A
B
C
70 N·m
(7.1 kgf·m, 51 lbf·ft)
Replace.
B
82. Tighten the flange bolts (A) to the specified torque.
A
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft)
83. After tightening, use the drift to stake (A) the
gearbox housing shoulder against the end plug (B).
A
1.0 mm
(0.04 in.)
B
Replace.
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