1996 HONDA CIVIC out

Intermediate Shaft
Removal
Drain the transmission oil or fluid {see section 13 or
r 4).
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the three dowel bolts.
OOWEL BOLTS'10 x 1.25 mm
Remove the intermediate shaft from the differential.
CAUTION: Hold the intermsdiate shaft horizontal
until it is clear of lhe dilterential to prevent damage
to the differential oil seal.
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
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Disassembly
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the metal rings on theintermediate shaft during disassembly.
1. Remove the set ring.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from theDeaflng suppon.
3. Remove the external circlip,

Disassembly
Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the special tools and a press as shown.
Remove the internal circliP
Press
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SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT07JAF - SH20400INTERNAL CIBCLIP
BEARING SUPPORT RING
Check for damage or distortion
6. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out ot the bear-
ing support using the special tools and a press as
shown.
HANOLE DRIVER
0?749 - 00'10000
Press
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,12x47 mm07746 - 0010300FLOATING RUBBEB
DAMPERCheck for deterioration
and oamage.SUPPORT BASE
ATTACHMENT07JAF _ SH20it00
BEARING SUPPORT
Check for damage
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A4 Reolace
VUOUTER SEALReplace.(cont'd)
ReassemblY
NOTE:
. clean the disassembted parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air' Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. Becareful not to da mage the metal ringson the intermediate shaftduring reassembly'
BEARING SUPPORT RINGDOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m,29 lbIftl
EXTERNAL CIRCLIP
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0-35s10.07-012oz)
INTERNAL CIRCLIP
INTERMEDTATE SHAFT BEARING
Replace,
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
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lntermediate Shaft
Reassembly (cont'd)
1. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bear-ing support using the special tools and a press asshown.
Prass
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07746 - 001 0(X)
Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearingsuppon.
Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearingusing the special tools and a press.
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,35 mm LD.
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Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-mediate shaft.
Install the outer seal into the bearing support usingthe special tools as shown.
NOTE: Install the seal ftush with the bearing sup-port.
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Pack the Interiorof the ouler seal.2.0- 3.5 g {0.07 -0.12 ozl
OUTEN SEAL
Install the new set ringgroove.
ORIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm077i16 - 0010/O0
in the intermediate shaft

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Steering Wheel Rotational Play
Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position andmeasure the distance the steering wheel can be turnedwithout 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 LOCKNUTCheck for loose locknut.
BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose joint
END BALL JOINTInspect for faulty movementano oamage.
GEABBOX MOUNTINGInspect 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 itsreaorng,
Standard: 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.3 lbll maximum
lf it reads more. perform rack guide adjustment (see
page 17-5).
COLUMNInspect for loose columnmounting bolts and nuts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMETfor damage and deterioration.
BALL JOINT BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.See pago 17-68 tor replacement.
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Inspect for loose mounting bolts.

Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'dl
10. Slide the steering rack out of the cylinder housing.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to damage the bushing in
the cylinder housing.
11. Remove the rack end bushing.
GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHION
Inspect inner wall tor wear or damage.
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12. Replace the gearbox mounting cushion if necessary:
. To remove the cushion, use a sharp knife and make
a cut down the length of the cushion. Be careful not
to damage the paint on the outside of the cylinder
housing. Remove the old cushion.. Apply weatherstrip adhesive to the inside of the
new cushion. Install the cushion onto the cylinder
housing and position it 20 - 22 mm (0.79 - 0.87 in)
from the end of the cylinder housing as shown.
NOTE: After installing the cushion, wipe off any
excess adhesive that may have dripped into the
inside of the cylinder housing.
20 - 22 mm 10.79 - 0.87 in)

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lnstall the new lock washer in the groove in the
steering rack.
Installthe steering rack end into the rack
LOCK WASHER RACK END 54 N m ts.s kgf'm, 40 lbtft)
Replace.
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RACK END
Hold the steering rack with a wrench and tighten
the rack end with another.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the tack sur-
fac€ with the wrench.
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of the lock washer with a roll pin drift and a
mallet.
. Place the wood block on the press table. then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securelY.
. Be sure the tool is aligned with the flat sections
of the steering rack end before pressing
. Stake the lock washer in the center of the flat
section of the steering rack end.
ROLL PIN DnlFTl(Commorci.lly .Yril.blolSnap-On No. PPRS or oquival.nt
NOTE: This drift has a flat
tip, to prevent puncturing
of metal washer.
srEEatruG nlCr/rl,WOODEN BLOCK
TIE.ROO CLIP
16. Apply grease around the outside ot the rack end
housing.
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rod
clips.
NOTE: Install the boot band with the rack in the
straight ahead position (right and left tie-rods are
equal in length).
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SILICONE GREASE
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NOTE| WiPe grease off
the thread sectlon

Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Assist (excessively light steering) athigh speed.
Shock or vibration when wheel isturned to {ull lock.
Steering wheelwill not returnsmoothly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadiusting the rack guide, adjustthe front wheel alignment lseesection 181.
Check the rack guide for properadiustment (see page 17 33).
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (see page 17-33).
Rack guide is adjusted properly.
lfthe problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.Check the belt for slippage andaolust as necessary {see page11 32).
A and B cylinder lines are nor-mal, check wheel alignment (seesection 18).
Wheel alignment is abnormal,adjust as needed.
Wheel alignment is normal.Check the steering wheel opera-tion and power assist check {seepage lT-30).
It the measurements are out ofspecifications, adjust the ra ckguide.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
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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 removing the gearbox from the frame_
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal tromthe pinion shaft.
Replace the cylinder end seal onthe gear housing side.
Leaking lrom cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.Replace the cylinder end seal onthe cylinder end side.
Leaking lrom the shaft upper endsectron or pin engagement sec,tion ol the pinion shaft.Replace the valve body unit.
Tighten the connector. lf it's stillleakinO, replace the Iine, cylinderor valve housing unit.
Leaking from cylinder line A or Bconnections {at tlare nut}.
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinde.line A or B.Replace cvljnder line A or B.
Leaking from feed line and returnline ioint fitting on the valve bodyunit (at flare nut).
Tighten the connector. ll it's stillleaking, replace the line,,oint fit,ting or valv6 housing.
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