Honda Civic Service Manual page 1062

1996-2000
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Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Steering Wheel Rotational Play
Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position and
measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned
without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.4 in)
lf the play exceeds the service limit, perform rack guide
adjustment (see page lT-5).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,
inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as descrjbed
Detow.
Steering Linkage and Gearbox
TIE.ROO LOCKNUT
Check for loose locknut.
BOOT
I n s p e c t f o r d a m a g e a n d d e t e r i o r a t i o n .
STEERING JOINTS
Check for loose joint
E N D B A L L J O I N T
I n s p e c t f o r f a u l t y m o v e m e n t
a n o o a m a g e .
GEABBOX MOUNTING
Inspect f or deterioration.
GEABBOX ASSEMBLY
Ste€ring Effort Check
Raise the front wheels off the ground.
Turn the steering wheel with a spring scale and check its
reaorng,
Standard: 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.3 lbll maximum
l f i t r e a d s m o r e . p e r f o r m r a c k g u i d e a d j u s t m e n t ( s e e
p a g e 1 7 - 5 ) .
COLUMN
Inspect for loose column
mounting bolts and nuts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMET
for damage and deterioration.
BALL JOINT BOOT
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
See pago 17-68 tor replacement.
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