1998 HONDA INTEGRA steering wheel

Unev€n or rough steering.Adjust rack guid€ (see page 17-21).
It the problem is not corrocted byadjusting the rack guid€, replacethe g€a.box.
Adjust b6ll tension. Ropl6ce theb6lt, it necossary {s€e p€ge 17-20).
lfth€ engine stalls when the wheelis turned while the vehic16 isstopped or moving at low speed.adjust idl6 sp6od (s€e s€ction 111.
ldle spoed low or €rratic.
Check powsr st6oring fuid lovel. lfthe lovel is exceggively low, ch6cktor leaks in the svstem. Add fluidto the sD6cilied l6v6l,
Air in r€gervoir, or check powsr
steering fluid lovel.
lf fluid level is OK, chock O-ringsand seals on both 6nds ot thepump suction hose. and the P/Spump housing mating surfacesand tho oumo shaft oil seal forsuction lgakr. Roplaco parts asn6c6ssary.
Pump b€lt slipping on pulloy(pump stops momentarily).Adiust b6lt t€nsion {s6e page '17-
20) or r6olac€ b€lt.
Chock if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle trav€l is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm', 71 psi) or lesB.Ch€ck the flow control valvo if theno€dl€ trav€l oxco€ds 500 kPa {5kg7cml, 71 p6i). lf the flow controlvalve is normal. roplace the pumpas an assemDtv.
Install the power st66ring pr6s-
su16 gaug6. Close th6 prossure
control valve lully and m6asurethe pump prossure (see page'17-22t.
Ste€ring wheol kicks backduring wide turns.
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Troubleshooting
17-14
Noise and Vibration
NOTEr Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation oI lluid is normal, particularly when the wheel isturned with the vehicle stoooed.
Outlet hose (High-pressure hose)touching the frame.
Right cylinder end seal squeak.
Pump noise, though not loud, from tho valv6 body unit can be heard when turn-ing the steering wheel to full lock in either direction. This is normal. Do not hold
the steering wh6el at tull lock tor more that live seconds wh€n inspecting.
Loose steering shaft connector,tie-rod, or ball ioint.
Check and tighten, or replacepans as necessary,
Column shaft wobbling.Reolace the column assemblv.
Check ihe rack guide tor proper
adjustment (see page 17-21).Adiust, if nec€ssary.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel right and left with the
engine OFF is normal.

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position and
measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned
without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm {0 - 0.39 inl
lf the play exceeds the service limit. perform rack guide
adiustment (see page 17-211.
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment.
inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as described
on the neld page.
Power Assist Check with
Vehicle Parked
Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-
21) and pump belt tension (see page 17-201.
Start the engine, allow it to idle. and turn the steer
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm
up the fluid.
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the
engine idling and the car on a clean. dry floor. pull
the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires
begin to turn,
4. The scale should read no more than 34 N (3.5 kgf,
7.7 lbf). lf it reads more, check the gearbox and
pump.
ROTATIONAL PLAY

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 used belt
after running engine for five minutes,
Inspection
Attach the soecial tool to the belt and measure the ten-
sion of the belt.
Tension:
Usad Belt: 390 - 54O N {/10 - 55 kgf. 88 - 120 lbf}
Nsw Belt: 740 - 880 N {75 - 90 kgf. 170-2(X)lbf)
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt,
replace it with a new one.
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tension
gauge.
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CRANKSHAFT PULEYBELT TENSION GAUGE07JGG - 001010A
Inspect the pump belt for cracks or any damage.
Replace the belt with a new one if necessary.
Mea3urement without Bah Tonsion Gaugo:
Apply a force of 98 N {10 kgt,22 lbll and measure the
deflection between the power steering pump and the
crankshaft pulleys,
Drllection:
Us.d B6h: 11.5 - 13.5 mm (0.45 - 0.53 in)
New Bsh: 8.0 - 10.0 mm 10.31 - 0.39 inl
POWER STEERING PULLEY
17-20
Adiustment
1. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt to get the proper belt ten-
sion, then retighten the bolts.
3. Stan the engine and turn the steering wheel from
lock-to-lock several times. then stop the engine and
recheck the deflection of the belt.
24 N.m l2.a kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl

Rack Guide AdjustmentFluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
neceSsary.
CAUTION: Use only Genuine Honda Powel Ste€ring
Fluid-V. Using other fluids such as ATF or othor manu-
laclurer's power ste€ring fluid will damag€ the systom.
SYSTEM CAPACIW:
B18Gl ongine:
1.06lit€r (1.12 US. qt,0.93 lmp.qt)
Excopt 8l8Cl ongino:
1.0 lher (r.06 US. qt.0.88 imp.qtl
at disa$ombly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.,0 liter {0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmp.qt}
LEVEL LINE
LEVEL LINE
Raise the reservoir and disconnect the return hose
that goes to the oil cooler.
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 thq fluid on lhe
body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid al onc€.
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.
2.
RETURN HOSE{From the oilcooler)
4. Reinstallthe return hose on the reservoir.
5. Fill the reservoir to the uDDer level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
from the system,
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not lill the reservoir boyond thc
upper level line.
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4.
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the spe-
cialtool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the
spring and seats against the rack guide, then loosen
it.
Retighten ihe rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (0.4
kgf.m, 2.9 lbi.ft), then back it ofl to specified angle.
Speciliad Roturn Anglo: 20' Max
Tighten th€ locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
RACK GUIDE SCREW
25Nm{2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf ft)
LOCKNUT WRENCH. ilo mm079't 6 - SA50001
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6.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following inspections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-18).
a Power assist with car parked.
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Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Pressure Check
Check the fluid Dressure as follows to determine
whether the trouble is in the pump or gearbox.
NOTE; First check the power steering fluid level and
pump belt tension.
CAUTION: Disconnect the pump outlet hose (high-pres-
sure line) with care so as not to spill the power steering
fluid on the frame and other parts,
1. Disconnect the pump outlet hose (high-pressure)
from the pump outlet fitting, then install the P/S
joint adapter (pump) on the pump outlet.
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07a06 - 001mo1
OUTLET HOSE FITTINGHOSE ATTACHING BOLT11 N.m (1.1 kgt.m 8lbl.ft)
PRESSURECONTROL VALVE
P/SAOAPTER IHOSEI07NAK - SR30124
6 x 1,0 mm BOLT
lP.n ol tooll'| 1 N.m
11.1 kgi.m,8lbtftl
PUMPFITTING
Connect the P/S joint adapter (hose) to the power
steering pressure gauge, then connect the pump
outlet hose (high-pressure)to the adapter.
Install the power steering pressure gauge to the P/S
joint adapter (pump).
Open the shut-off valve fully.
Open the pressure control valve fulli.
1.
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. lf
the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read less than 1500 kPa (15 kgflcm',213 psi).
lf it reads high, check the outlet hose or valve body
unit (see General Troubleshooting 17-101.
Close the pressure control valve, then close the
shut-off valve gradually until the pressure gauge
needle is stable, Read the pressure.
lmmediately open the pressure control valve fully.
CAUTION: Do not keep the pressure control valve
closed more then 5 seconds or the pump could be
damaged by over-heating.
lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read at least 6,400 - 7,400 kPa (65 - 75 kgflcm',924- 1,067 psi). A low.eading means pump output is
too low for full assist. Repair or replace the pump.
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07i.{)6 - (x)l(xrol
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SHUT.OFF VAI.VE
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Steering Wheel
Removal
Airbag Removal
'CAUTION:
. All SRS wiro harne33e3 ar€ coverad with yellow insu.
lation. Beforo you di3connect Eny part of En SRS
wiro harn6ss, disconnsct the airbag conncctors.
. Whenaver ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or ha3 b.cn
turned OFF lor l.3s than thrcc minuto3, be cErs{ul
not to bump th6 SRS unh; the airbags could rcciden-
tally deploy and cause damsgo or iniurias'
. Fo. additional preclution3, rofer to tho SRS sub-soc'
tion in 36ction 23,
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect Dositive cable.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel
lower cover.
CABLE REEL
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
17-24
Disconnect the connector between the airbag and
cable reel.
NOTE: Some SRS system connectors have a spring
loaded lock.
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve
toward the stop. Then pull the connector halves
apart.
Be sure to pullon the sleeve and not on the connec-
tor half itself.
Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume
switch cover.
Bemove the TORX bolts then, remove the airbag
assembly.
SPRING.LOADED
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Removal
Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control set/resume switches.
Remove the steering wheel nut.
Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly
from side-to-side as you pull steadily with both
hands. STEER|NG WHEEL
HORNCONNECTOR
7 -25
@ store a removed airbag assembly with
the pad surtace up. ll the airbag is improperly stored
tace down. accidental deployment could propel the unit
with snough force to cause serious iniury.
NOTE: lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed
from a scrapped car or has been found defective or
damaged during transit, storage or service, it should be
deDloyed (see section 23).
TORX BOLT9.8 N.m (1.0 kqt m, 6.5 lbf'ft)TORX BOLT9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,6.5 lbf.ft)
CRUISE COTROL SET/RESUME SWITCHES
CAUTION:
Carefully inspect the airbsg assembly betore inst8ll-
ing. Do nol install 8n airbag assembly that shows
signs ot being dropped or improperly handled, such
as dents, cracks or deformation.
Oo not disassemble or tampel with the airb8g as-
sembly.
STEERING WHEEL
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CRUISE CONTROL SET/RESUME SWITCHES COVER
HORN CONTACT PLATE