1996 HONDA CIVIC steering rack

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STANDARD {NEW) SERVICE LIMITMEASUREMENT
Differential
Dtri"*"t"|p'.b"gear
S"t rrg-t" b""il"s
Pinion shaft contact area LD.
Carrier-to pinion clearanceDrive shaft contact area l.D.Carrier to driveshaft clearance
BacklashLD.Pinion gear to-pinion shafl clearance
)uter race clearance
18.010 18.028'0.7091 - 0.7098)
0.023 0.057 (0.0009 - 0.0022) 0.1 (0 004)
26.025 - 26.045 (.0246 1 0254\0.045 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.12(0.005)
0 05 - 0.15 i0 002 0.006)18 042 18.066 {0.7103 0.7" l3)
0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 - 0.0037) 0.15 {0.006)
0 0.15 (0 - 0.006) Adjlrst
MEASUBEMENT Wire DiaO.D. Free Length I No. of Coils
SpringsPH regulator valve spring 1 2 (0 047)
PH control valve spring 1 7 {0.067)PL regulator valve spring 0 9 (0.035)
PH'PL control valve spring 1 0 (0 039)
crutlh reduc'ns vdrve spnns ] :19 9]:lLLbrication valve spring I b (u ubJr
Shitt valve spring 1 4 (0.055)
Shift control valve spring 1 0 (0.039)
Stan clutch control valve spring 0.4 (0 016)
Pitot regulator valve spring 0.6 (0 024)
Start clutch valve accumulator spring 1 2 \0 O47)
Reverse control valve spring 1 2 (0.047)
Shift inhibitor valve spring 1 3 (0 051)
9.0 {0.354)13.4 (0.528)
1.2lO.2A3\10.0 (0.394)
16.8 (0.661)
13.4 (0.528)
8.2 (0.323)
1 .4 t0.29114.1 (0.161)
5.7 t0.224)8.3 {0.327)9.4 (0.370)
13.2 (0.520)
26.7 (1.051)
39.4 (1.551)
14.6 (0.575)
31.4 (1.236)
44.4 \1.14al51.6 (2.031)
34.1 (1.343)
19.3 (0.760)
12.1 (0.476)
9.5 (0.374)
29.8 (1.173)
31.4 (1.236)
48.3 (1.902)
r0.08.11.28.68.0
13.01.56.85.012.311.010.6
Section 14
SteeringSection 17
M/S: [,4anual steering, P/Sl Power steering*: When using a ne; bett, adjust dellection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off-
Readjust the deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Steering wheelPlay at steering wheel circumferenceStarting load at steering wheelcircumferenceN (ksf, lbf)Manual steeringPower steering Engine running
0 - 10 (0 0.4)
15 (1.5,3.3)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened M/S
from locked position P/S
Preload at pinion gear shaft N m (kglcm, lbfin) M/S
20!5"20'Max0.5 - 1.7 (5 - 17,4.3 - 14.8i
0.6 1.2 (6 - 12, 5.20 - 10.42)
Pump pressure with valve closed(oil temp./speed: 40'C (105"F) min./idleDo not run for more than 5 seconds).kPa (kgtcm?, psi)
6,400 - 7,400 {65 - 75, 920 - 1,070)
Power steeringfluidRecommended power steering fluid
Fluid capacity | {US qt, lmp q0Reservoir
HONDA Power Steering Fluid
0.85 (0.90,0.75) at disassembly0.4 {0.42.0.35}
7.5 11.0 {0.30 - 0.43)with used belt
5.0 7.0 (0.20 0.28) with new belt10.5 - 14.0 10.41 - 0.55) with used belt7.5 10.010.30 0.39) with new belt
390 540 {40 55,88 '120) wrth used bek
340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 - 110) with used belt
740 880 (75 - 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
640 780 (65 - 80, 143-176)with newbelt
Power steeringbelt*
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22 lbf)
between pulleys '99 modell 81642 Engine Type only
'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
ron.ionffiN (kgf, lbf) '99 model: 81642 Engine Tvpe only'96 -'99 models: Other Engine TYPes'99 modelr 81642 Engine TYPe onlY'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
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ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm'x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168.000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-
ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of the
followlng conditions, replace the timing belt at 60.000
miles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).
.In very high temperatures (over 110'F.43'C)
. In very low temperatures (under -20'F, -29"C)'
! Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6'21).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timing
belt {see Page 10-14).
1. Remove the splash shield (see page 5-7).
2. Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
MOUNTING BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm2il N m 12.4 kgl m, 17 lbf'ft)
P/S PUMPBELT
I x 1.25 mm24 N m (2.4 kgf m, 17 lbt ft)
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (AVC) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
ALTERNATORBELTLOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,r? tbI.ft)
3.
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgl m,
33 rb{ ft)
5. Remove the dipstick, then remove the upper cover
and idler PulleY bracket
NOTE: Do not use the upper cover to store removed
items.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2
IDLERI x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf'ft)BRACKET
6. Remove the upper bracket {see page 6-29)
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before the upper
bracket is removed
. Make sure to place a cushion between the oil
pan and the jack.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
Remove the lower cover and dipstick tube
NOTE; Do not use the lower cover to store removed
items.
1.
.'.
DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
6-19
Replace.

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure
!!!s@ Make sure iacks and salety stands are
f ta"eata"ea propetty and hoist brackets are attached to the
correct positions on the engine.
CAUTION:
. Use tender covels to avoid damaging painted sul-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion to
avoid damage.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F
{38"C} before loossning the tetaining bolts.
NOTE:
o Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnectlon
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
h ead.
. Turnthe crankshaft pu lley so that the No. lpistonisat
top dead center (see Page 6-21)
'1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery'
Drain the engine coolant (see page'10-7).
a Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5 3).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5'5).
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt' then remove the air conditioning (A'lc) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt. then
remove the alternator belt (see page 6-19).
Remove the P/S pump bracket (see page 5-12).
3.
4.
2.
6.
1.
8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it
Always replace any kinked cable with a new one
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engines:
THFOTTLECABLE
(cont'd)
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LOCKNUT
CABLE

Timing Belt
Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 mites (168,000 km)according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of thefollowing conditions, replace the timing belt at 60,OOOmiles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).. In very high temperatures (over 110"F, 43"C).. In very low temperatures (under -20.F, 29.C).. Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is attop dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (seepage 6-57).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timingbelt {see page 10-14).
1.
IOLER PULLEY BRACKETEOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m, 33 bnft)
6-62
Remove the splash shield (see page 5-9).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, thenremove the power steering (P/S) pump belt andpump.
8xL25mm24 N m {2.{ kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting bolt,then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) compressorbelt aDJUsnNG
44 N.m 14.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf.ft)
P/S PUMP LOWER ARACKET
a\
4. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then removethe alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m.17 rb{.ftl
5. Remove the upper bracket (see page 6-69).
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removingthe upper bracket.
o Place a cushion between the oil pan and the jack.
Remove the P/S pump lower bracket
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.,1 kgf.m,17 tbf.ftl
l0 x 1.25 mm
'-f'
MOUNTING10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m.33 rbf.fttBELT
HEAT SHIELD

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
!@@ Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed
properly and hoist brackels are attached to correst posi-
tion on the engine,
CAUTION:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carelully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F {38'Cl
before loosening the retaining bolt.
NOTE:
. Unspecified items are common.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
AIso, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts.
o Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
n eao.
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (see page 6-64).
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-7).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the strut brace (see page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5-3).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
(see page 5 5).
2.
3.
4.
\
ADJUSTING
6. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) com-
pressor belt.
IDLER PULLEY BRACKETBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg,l.m, 33 lbt.ft}
7. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
ALTERNATORBELT10 x 1.25 mm,l,l N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft,
(cont'd)
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Steering
Speciaf Tools ....."'.....17-2
Manual Steering
Component Locations
lndex ................ ....... 17-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation "'......"............... 17-4
Rack Guide Adiustment ................... 17-5
*Steering Wheel
(See power steering section)
*Steering Column
(See power steering sectionl
Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-5
Disassembly ......."" 17-7
ReassemblY ..'......... 17-9
lnstallation ............. 17-13
Power Steering
Component Locations
lndex "......."..... """' 17-15
System DescriPtion
Fluid Flow Diagram .........""............. 17'16
Steering Pump ............'... "........"'...-- 17 -17
Steering Gearbox .".................'...'.'.' 17-20
Troubleshooting
Generaf Troubleshooting ..........--.... 17'22
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17 -26
Ffuid Leaks .............17-28
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation'......."'........'...... 1 7-30
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked .."................ 17-30
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....." 17-31
Pump Beft ...--.""".. 17-32
Rack Guide Adiustment .'.......'.......'. 17'33
Fluid Replacement .....'.."................. 17-33
Pump Pressure Check .............'....-. " 17 -34
'Steering Wheel
Removal .."'........'... 17-35
lnstallation ............. 17-35
Disassembly/Reassembly ......'.....'.' 17-36
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ....'........... ---.... 17'37
lnspection .............. 17'38
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspeetion ............'.... 17-39
Replacement ......".. 17-39
Power Steering PumP
Removal/lnstallation .'.'..'..'............. 17-40
Disassembly ".........17-41
fnspection .......---'." 17'42
Reassembly ..'.........17-44
Steering Gearbox
Removal ....'........."' 17'47
DisassemblY ..........' 17-49
Reassembly '........... 17-55
lnstallation ............. 17-65
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......'.. 17-68
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Component Locations
tlndex
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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17-3