1996 HONDA CIVIC Remove steering wheel

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CANADA model ('00 model)
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURYT. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS lN
ANY FRONI PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.
Except Cx tor passenger side
F: ASSISTANT INFoRMATION: US MODEL ('96. '97 mod€l)
AIRBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
U.S. model l'98 - 00 modell
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER
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G: STEERING COLUMN NOTICE
NOTICETO PBEVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING
BOLT.
ll: MONITOR CAUTION
NOTICE. NO SERVICEABIf PABTS lNSlDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC'
TtoNs.
DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM.
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-
POUNDS, STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED
2OO'F I1OO"C}. FOR PROPER HANOLING, STORAGE AND
DISPOSAL PNOCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL'
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POISONCONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWEO, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATEB FOR 15 MIN-
UTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID OB WATER CONTACT) ABE
INHALED. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY OEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HUBT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES.TH€Y CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT'
. NO SERVICEABLE PABTS lNSlDE. oO NoT
DISASSEMBLE.. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED. FOLTOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
I: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MOOULE DANGER
Jr SRS WARNING IHOOD)
' Exceot CANADA CX
K: PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
u.S. model l'98 - 00 model)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN 8E KILLED OR INJUREO BY PASSENGER
AIRBAG,THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN 12
AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALLCHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS
OR CHILD SEATS.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ISRS}
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DBIVER AND FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS'.ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ABE
COLORED YELLOW.TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING
ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN
MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
FIRING OF THE INFLATOR.
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN.
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU. FOLLOW
SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAFEFULLY'

20. Remove the shift cable (CVT)
WASHER
Pt-Aslc
21. Disconnect the Power
switch connector, and
cramp.
LOCKNUT29 N.m {3.0 kgf m,22lbf'ft}
steering pressure (PSP)
remove the wire harness
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Remove the radiator caP.
!!!@ usa care when l€moving the tadiator
Ap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam'
Raise the hoist to full height.
SHIFT CABLE
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25.
26.
27.
24. Remove the front tires/wheels and splash shield.
u x l.u mm SHIELD9.8Nm(1 0 kqt'm,
7.2lbf.ftl
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-7). Loosen
the drain plug in the radiator.
Drain the transmission fluid Reinstall thedrainplug
using a new washer (see section 13, 14).
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer (see page 8-6).
28. Remove the shift rod and extension rod (M/T)
SHIFT ROD
EXTENSIONROD
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m t2.2 kgf'm, 't6lbtft)
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Component Locations
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Manual Steering
NOTE:
. lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-
ing transit. storage or service, it should be deployed (see section 24)'
o Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver's airbag assembly and steering wheel
. After insta lling the gearbox, check the wheel alignmentand adjust if necessary
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section 124) before performing repairs or service'
STEERING WHEELRemoval/lnstallation, Page 17'35
Disassembly/FeassemblY, page 17-36
DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Removal/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation, Page 17-37
Inspection, page 17'38
CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
IGNTTION SWITCH
See section 23
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adiustment, Page 17-5
Removai, page 17'5Disassembly, Page 17_7Reassembly, page 17_9Installation, page 17 13TIE.ROD END BALL JOINT
Ball Joint Boot Replacement, page 17-68
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Steering Gearbox
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Rack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform the rack guide adjustment with the
wheels in the straight ahead position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the spe-
cial tool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm07916 - SA5000r
Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the
spring and seats against the rack guide, then loosen
rt.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 4 N'm (0.4 kgf m,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specilied Return Angle: 30' max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Recheck steering effort (see page 17-4).
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RACK GUIDE SCREW
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Removal
NOTE: Using solvent and a brush, to wash any oil and
dirt off the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it on satety
stands in the proper locations (see section I ).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-35).
4. Remove the steering loint cover
Remove the steering joint lower bolt, and discon-
nect the steering joint by moving the joint toward
the column.
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STEERING JOINT COVER
LOWER BOLT
STEERING JOINT

Component Locations
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Power Steering:
NOTE:
. li an intact airbag assembly has been removed trom a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-
ing transit. storage or service, it should be deployed (see section 24).
. Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver's airbag assembly and steering wheel.
. After installing the gearbox, checkthewheel alignmentand adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations. precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24} before performing repairs or service.
STEERING WHEELRemoval/lnstallation, page 17-35
Disassembly/Feassembly, page 17-36
DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEAREOXRack Guide Adiustment, page 17'33
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Removal, page 17 47Disassembly, page 17-49Reassembly, page 17-55Installation, page 17-65VALVE EODY UNITOverhaul, page 17 52
COLUMNFemoval/lnstallation, page 17-37Inspection, page 17-38CASLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
IGNITION SWITCHSee section 23
POWEF STEERING PUMPPump Belt Inspection, page 11-32Pump Belt Adiustmenl, page 11'32Pump Pressure Check, page 17 34Removal/lnstallation, page 17'40Disassembly/Reassembly, page 17-41
TIE.ROD END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-68
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IRack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead Position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the
cialtool.
'96 - '97 models:
Loosen the rack guide screw
'98 - '00 models:
Remove the rack guide screw and remove the old
sealant off of the threaded section.
Apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely
installthe rack guide screw
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N'm (2.5 kgf'm.
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3 9 N'm (0.4 kgim,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 20" max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following insPections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-30).
. Power assist with vehicle parked.
4.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm
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Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
necessary.
CAUTION: Always us€ Genuine Honda Power Stearing
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power sto€ring
tluid or automatic transmission lluid can cause
increased wear and poor steering in cold weathor.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter 10.90 US' qt,0.75 lmp'qt)
at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 liter (0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmP.qt)
LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return nose.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill tho fluid on the
body and parts. Wipe off any spill€d fluid at oncs'
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine, Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir'
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering trom lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
trom the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beYond the
upper l€vel line.
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Steering Wheel
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering wheel. align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly from the
steering wheel (see section 24)
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switches connector.
CRUISESWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Remove the steering wheel nut
STEERING WHEEL NUT
Replace.
Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from
side-to-side as you pull steadily with both hands.
ag N.m {5.0 kgt rn, 36lbfft)
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lnstallation
CAUTION: Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaft when installing the stsering wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the steering wheel, align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the
cable reel, Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise approximately two turns The arrow mark on
the cable reel label should points straight up.
Install the steering wheel with the steering wheel
nut.
NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve.
Attach the cruise control switches connector io the
steering wheel cliP,
Connect the horn connector.
Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see section 24).
Check the horn and cruise control switches for
proper operatrons.
CAELE REEL

Steering Column
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Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and proceclures
in the SRS sectron (24) before pertorming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering column for SRS,
remove the driver's airbag assembly and cable reel lsee
section 24).
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17 35).
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
driver's knee bolster (see section 20).
3. Remove the combination switch assembly from the
steering column sha{t by disconnecting the connec-
tors.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
5. Remove the steering joint cover.
6. Bemove the steering joint bolls.
7. Disconnect the steering ioint by moving the joint
toward the column, and remove it from the column
shaft.
8. Remove the steering column by removing the
attaching nuts and bolt.
UPPER
RETAINING COLLABNOTE: Take care not to let the
retaining collar fall out ofposition during installation.
STEERING JOINT BOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16lbtft}
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering ioint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on
the shait), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
b. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and loosely install the lower
joint bolt.
Be sure that the lowei joint bolt is securely in the
groove in the pinion shaft.
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint js fully seated. Then tighten the ioint
bolts.
. 8e sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any
parts when installing the column
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened
properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
STEERING COLUMN
COMBINATION SWITCHASSEMBLY
FLANGE NUT13 N.m {1.3 kgl.m.9 lbf ft)
COLUMN COVER
FLANGE BOLTS22Nm12.2kgl'm,16 tbt.tr)
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt musl line upon shaft.
Groove.
LOWER JOINT BOLT8oh must line up wrthgroove around on shaft.
CLIP
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JOINT COVER
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