Installation

Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation









*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

Installation

1. Power Steering Heat Shield





1. Install the heat shield (A).

2. Power Steering Gearbox Assembly





1. Apply vinyl tape to the splines on the pinion shaft (A).

2. Slide the steering gearbox (B) between the front subframe and body from the driver's side.

3. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the wheelwell opening on the body.

4. Rotate the steering gearbox so the pinion shaft points upward.

5. Continue moving the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in position.

3. Pinion Shaft Grommet





1. Remove the vinyl tape (A) from pinion shaft.

2. Install the pinion shaft grommet (B).

3. Align the lug portion (C) in the pinion shaft grommet with the cutout portion (D) on the steering gearbox.

4. Front Subframe - Move





1. Turn the lip (A) of the pinion shaft grommet.

2. Lift the front subframe (B) up to the body, then restore the pinion shaft grommet back to proper position.

NOTE: Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is securely in place. Make sure the lip of the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water and mud, or noise.









3. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (A).





4. Loosely install the mid mounting bolts (A).

5. Front Subframe - Alignment

NOTE:
* Align the front subframe in the following sequence.
* When Installing, align both installation reference holes in the subframe with both reference holes in the body using the subframe alignment pin.

1. Insert the subframe alignment pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the right rear subframe, and into the positioning hole (C) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolts.






2. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolts.

3. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.

4. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

5. Tighten the mid mounting bolts to the specified torque.

6. Lower the transmission jack supporting the subframe.

6. Lower Torque Rod - Reconnection





1. Loosely install the new lower torque rod mounting bolts (A).

7. Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Tighten





1. Loosen the lower torque mount mounting bolt.

2. Tighten the lower torque rod mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

8. Power Steering Gearbox Items

Driver's side





Passenger's side





1. Install the steering gearbox stiffeners (A).

2. Loosely tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts (B).

3. Loosely tighten the stiffener mounting bolts (C).

4. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.





5. Install the harness clip (A).

6. Pull down the lever (B) of the EPS motor 3P connector (C), then confirm the connector is fully seated.

7. Connect the Connectors (D).

9. Propeller Shaft Assembly (AWD/4WD)





1. Install the propeller shaft assembly (A), then Install new center support bearing mounting bolts (B).

10. Propeller Shaft Differential Side - Reconnection (AWD/4WD)





1. Set the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure.

2. Install new No. 2 propeller shaft flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.

11. Propeller Shaft Transmission Side - Reconnection (AWD/4WD)





1. Set the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure.

2. Install new No. 1 propeller shaft flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.

12. Propeller Shaft Protector No.2 (AWD/4WD)





1. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).

13. Propeller Shaft Protector No.1 (AWD/4WD)





1. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).

14. Left Middle Floor Undercover (AWD/4WD)





1. Install the left middle floor undercover (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). The clips snap into place securely.

15. Under Floor TWC Assembly





1. Install the under-floor TWC.

16. Front Floor Undercover





1. Install the front floor undercover (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.

17. Front Splash Shield





1. Install the front splash shield (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.

18. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Reconnection, Both Side





1. Connect both sides of the stabilizer link (A) to the front stabilizer bar (B).

2. Install the flange nuts (C), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (D) with a hex wrench (E).

19. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connection, Both Side





1. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.

2. Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.

3. Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque.

4. Install a new cotter pin (C).

NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.

20. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Release





1. Cut the wire (A).

21. Steering Wheel Release





1. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).

22. Steering Joint - Reconnection





1. Place the rack in the straight ahead driving position.

2. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).

NOTE: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (C) within the angle.





3. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft.

4. Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).

5. Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.

7. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

23. Steering Joint Cover





1. Install the steering joint cover (A).

24. Front Wheel - Both Side





1. Install both front wheels.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

25. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection





NOTE: If the battery performance is abnormal, test the battery.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3. Connect the negative cable (B) to the battery.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

26. Steering Gearbox - After Install Symptom Check

1. With the tires raised off the ground, check for the following symptoms by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times.








27. Steering After Install - Check

1. After installation, check these items:

* Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
* Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
* Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.

28. Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.

29. Caster - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the caster angle.















* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

30. Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the camber angle.















* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

31. Front Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

32. Turning Angle - Inspection





Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.














2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

33. HDS DLC - Connection





1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

34. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization

1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

35. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear

1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.