1996 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual /
Uneven or rough steering
Steering wheel kicks back
during wide t!rns.
ll,
)
Adjust the rac* guide (see page 17-3).
lf the problem is not corrected bY
adjusting the rack guide, replace
the gearbox.
A

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE; Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particul

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual )
Pump noaseGrating noisefrom pump
Pump gear nois€
Check the tluid level.
lf low, fill the reservoir to the
proper level, and check lor leaks.
Tighten or replace as nocessary.
Cavitation caused bY a

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out of various points. depending on location of thefaulty oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual Pump outlet line(high pressure,
/
Pump inlet Iine(low-pressure)
Replace the housing O-rings
lf the housing still leaks, rePlace
the pumP.
Reservoir is overfilledPull off the hose and drain the
reservo

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position,
and measure the distance the steering wheel can beturned without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual ISteering Linkage and Gearbox
TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty movement
and damage.
STEERING COLUMN
Inspect for loose column
mounting bolts and nuts
BOOTInspectdamage and deteriorataon
STEERI

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HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Belt
NOTE: When using a new belt, first adjust the deflection
or tension to the values for the new belt, then readjust
the deflection or tension to the values for the us