Steering Gearbox Installation - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Power Steering

Steering Gearbox Installation

Special Tools Required
• Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S
• Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program, 888-424-6857.
1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure
that no power steering fluid is on the mating
surface of the steering gearbox and the front
subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts
from loosening after the installation, remove any
power steering fluid from the mount cushions and
bolt holes.
2. Wrap vinyl tape over the splines on the pinion shaft
(A).
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3. Install the pinion shaft grommet (B). Align the slot
(C) in the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion
(D) on the valve housing. The grommet must not
have a gap at the mating surface of the grommet
and valve housing.
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C
A
D
4. Turn the lip (A) of the pinion shaft grommet.
B
5. Slide the steering gearbox (B) between the front
B
subframe and body from the driver's side.
6. Carefully move the steering gearbox (A) toward the
passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the
fenderwell opening on the body.
7. Continue moving the gearbox toward the
passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in
position.
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A
A
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