1996 HONDA CIVIC tension

lnspection and Adjustment
Pump Pressure Check
Check the fluid pressure as follows to determine
whether the trouble is in the pump or gearbox.
NOTE: First check the power steering fluid level andpump belt tension.
CAUTION: Disconnect the high pr$sure hos€ with care
so as not lo spill the power sieering tluid on tha frame
and other parts.
1. Disconnect the outlet line from the Dumo outlet fit-
ting, then installthe P/S joint adaptor (pump) on the
Dumo outlet.
2. Connect the P/S joint adaptor (hose) to the power
steering pressure gauge, then connect the outlet
hose to the adaptor.
3. Install the power steering pressure gauge to the P/Sjoint adaptor (pump) as shown.
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P/S JOINT ADAPTOB IHOSEI07RAK - S0i10l2rol07RAK- 50{{)120
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07406 - 001000Aor07406 - 0010001
4. Open the shut-off valve fully.
5. Open the pressure control valve fully.
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(Pa.t of tooll11 N.m11.1 kgt m, 8 lbf.ftl
PRESSURECONTROL VALVE
SHUT.OFFVALVE
PUMP OUTLETFITTING
6 x 1.0 mm BOLTlPart of tool)11 N.m11.1 kgf m, 8 lbtftl
7.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times to warm the fluid to operating temperature.
Measure steady-state fluid pressure while idling. If
the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read less than 1500 kPa (15 kgf/cmr, 213 psi).
lf it reads high, check the outlet line or valve body
unit (see General Troubleshooting 17-22).
Close the pressure control valve, then close the
shut-off valve gradually until the pressure gauge
needle is stable. Read the oressure.
lmmediately open the pressure control valve fully.
GAUTION: Do not keep lhe prossure control valve
clos€d more then 5 soconds or the pump could be
damagod by over-heating.
lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read at least 6,400 - 7,400 kPa (65 - 75 kgflcm,, 920 -
1,070 psi). A low reading means pump output is too
low for full assist. Repair or replace the pump,
9.
P/S PBESSURE GAUGE07{16 -@1@OA
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SI{UT.OFF VALVE

Power Steering Pump
Disassembly (cont'dl
2.
't.Drain the fluid from the pump.
Hold the steering pump in a vise with soft jaws,
hold the pulley with the special tool, and remove
the pulley nut and pulley.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pump
housing with the iaws of the vise and extension bar.
UNIVERSAL HOLDER
Loosen the flow control valve cap with a hex wrench
and remove it.
4. Remove the O-ring, flow control valve and spring.
5. Remove the inlet joint and O-ring.
6. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seal.
7. Remove the outer side plate, pump cam ring, pump
rotor, pump vanes, side plate and O-rings.
8. Remove the snap ring, then remove the sub-valve
from the pump housing.
9. Remove the circlip, then remove the pump drive
shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic ham-
mer.
10. Remove the pump seal spacer and pump seal.
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Inspection
Flow Control Valve:
1. Check the tlow control valve for wear. burrs, and
other damage to the edges of the grooves in the
vatve,
FLOWCONTROL VALVE
Check fordamage to edges.
Inspect the bore the flow control valve for scratches
or wear.
Slip the valve back in the pump, and check that it
moves in and out smoothly.
lf OK, go on step 4; if not, replace the pump as an
assembly. The flow control valve is not available
separately.
Attach a hose to the end of the valve as shown.
FLOW CONTROL VALVE TIOSE
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14. Assemble a 12 x 1.25 mm flange nut onto a 12 x 175
mm grade 10 flange bolt as shown.
NOTE: Wrap the tlange portion of the bolt with
vinyl tape to protect the cylinder.
12,mm FLANGE
BOLT12 mm FLANGE NUTVINYL TAPG {p/N 90i77 - SLo - 000}
Install the flange bolt into the end of the steering
rack until it bottoms in the hole, then back the
flange bolt out 'll4 turn. Hold the flange bolt, and
tighten the flange nut against the rack by hand.
Install the bearing separator on the gearbox housing
a5 snown.
FLANGE BOLT
BEARING SEPARATOR0 - 1112" I
lCommercially availablo)
STEERING RACK
CYLINDER END SEAL
Set the gearbox in a press so the gear housing point
upward, then press the cylinder end seal and steer-
ing rack out of the gearbox
NOTE: Hold the steering rack to keep it from falling
when pressed clear.
CAUTION:
. Be carsful not damage to inn6l surface ot the
cylinder housing with the flange bolt.
. Do not place your lingers under th€ ste€ring
rack.
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12 x 175 mm Ptess
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20. lnsert a 24" long,3E" drive extension and
cial tool into the cylinder from the gearbox
NOTE: Make sure that the special tool is
positioned on the backup ring edges'
18, Remove the 12 mm bolt and nut from the steering
rack,
19. Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering
racK.
CYLINDER HOUSING
CAUTION: Be caroful not damago to inner surfaco
of the cylinder housing with the specisl tool'
21. Set the gearbox in a press, then press out the cYlin-
der end seal and backup ring from the gearbox,
GAUTION:
. Keep the tool sttaight to avoid damaging the cylin'
der wall. Check th€ tool angls, and corr€st it if nec-
€ssary, whon rsmoving the cylinder snd seal.
. Uss a pross to removs tho cylinder end seal. Do
not try to removo ths seal by striking the tool h
will br€ak the backup ring. and the cylinder snd
s€al will lemain in tho gearbox.
BACKUP RING
CYLINDER END SEAL
CYLINDER END SEALREMOVER ATTACHMENT07NAD - SR3020A
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Pross

Front Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly'1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-pressor according to the manufacturer,s instruc-
tions, then remove the self-lockino nut.
CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more thann€cessary to remove the nut.
10 mm SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:(Commerci.lly availabl.lBRANICKO T/N MST.s8I}A, T/N 7200,or eouivalent
Release the pressure from thg spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
column.
Inspostion
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on th€ damper assembly as shown.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension,
NOTE: The damper should move smoothlv. lf itdoes not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-ing these tests.
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DAMPER UNIT
Replace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER
BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGBUBBERCheck for deteriorationand damage.
DAMP€R SPf,INGCheck tor weakened compressionand damage.
SPBING MOUNTING RUBBERCheck for deteriorationand damage,
BUMP STOPCheck fordamage.
DUST COVERPLATE
and
BUMP STOP PLATE
OUST COVERCheck for bending and damage.

IDisassembly/lnsPection
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Disassembly
1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut.
GAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than
necessary to remove the sell-locking nut.
STNUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
lComm6rcially .vailablelERANICKo T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200, or equivalent
Release the pressure from the spring compressor.
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
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lnspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the sprlng.
2. Push on the damPer as shown.
WOODEN BLOCK
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension.
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly lf it
does not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
Check Jor oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding
during these tests.
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Rear Drum Brake
Index/lnspection
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Never use an air hose or dly brush to clean brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleanar to avoid breathing brake dust,
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the tront wheels before iacking up ths r€ar of lhe vehicle.
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safety stands, then
remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
I N m 10.9 kgtm, 6.5 lbf.ftl
TENSION PIN
10 mm BOLT6,1N m 15.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ft)
WHEEL CYLINDERInspect for leakage.lf necessary, replace as an assembly.
u-cLrPReplace.
WAVEWASHER
PARKING BRAKE LEVERMarked left and right.
Check for weaknessano oamage,
UPPER RETURN SPRING
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BACKING PLATEMarked lelt and right-
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ADJUSTER BOI-TCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessand oamage.BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19-36lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
SELF.ADJUSTERLEVEB
SELF-ADJUSTERSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMInspection, see page '19 36
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Brake Shoe Disassembly
1. Remove the tension pins by pushing the retainer
springs and turning them.
TENSION PINS
RETAINER SPRINGS
Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the
lower return spring.
NOTEi Be careful not to damage the dust cover on
the wheel cylinder.
Remove the brake shoe assembly.
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
Remove the upper return spring, self-adjuster lever,
and self-adjuster spring, and separate the brake
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ADJUSTEB BOLTCheck ratchet teeth forwear ano oamage.
UPPER RETURN SPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
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6. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever, and
pivot pin from the brake shoe by removing the U-
clrp.
PARKING ERAKEI-EVER
WAVE WASHER
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Brake Shoe Reassembly
1.Apply brake cylinder grease (P/Nr 08733 - B020E) or
equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surface of
the pivot pin, and insert the pin into the brake shoe.
Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on
the pivot pin and secure them with the U-clip,
NOTE: Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot
pin from coming out of the brake shoe.
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LEVER

Rear Drum Brake
Brake Shoe Reassembly {cont'dl
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking
brake lever.
Apply grease on each sliding surface.
!@ contaminated brake linings reduce
stopping ability. Keep grease or oil off the blake lin-
ings. Wipe any excess grease off the parts,
. Apply brake cylinder grease {P/N: 08733 - 8020E)
or equivalent rubber grease to the sliding sur-
faces as shown.
+a Sliding surlace
Apply Molykote 44MA to the brake shoe ends and
opposite edges ofthe shoes as shown.
_' o Opposite edge of the shoe+O Brake shoe ends
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5. Clean the threaded portions of clevises A and B.
Coat the threads of the clevises with grease. To
shoften the clevises, tun the adjuster bolt.
6. Hook the self-adjuster spring to the self-adjuster
lever first, then to the brake shoe
7. Install the clevises and upper return spring. noting
the installation direction.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder
dust covers,
8. Install the lower return spring.
9. Install the tension pins and retaining springs.
uppER RETURT{ SpRtNG CLEVIS B
CLEVIS A
Installthe brake drum.
lf the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7), and check for leaks at
brake line connections, and retighten if necessary.
Depress the brake pedal several times to set the
self-adjusting brake.
Adjust the parking brake (see page 19-6).
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12.
LOWER RETURN SPRING