Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' 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),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
17-3
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Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspection
HOSES and LINES
. lnspect hoses for damage. leaks. interference and twisting
. Inspect fluid linesfor damage, rusting and leakage.
. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections.
FEED HOSE37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m, 27 lbtft)RETURN LINE JOINT28 N.m (2.9 kgf.m.21 lbf.ftl
CYLINDER LINES17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m. 12 lbf.ftl
FOWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbtft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
GEARBOX .nd VALVE BODY UNllCheck for leaks at the mating surfaceand flare nut connections.
CYLINDER
FEED HOSE11 N.m('1.1 kgt.m, 8 lbf.ftl
SUCTION HOSE
PUMP ASSEMBLYCheck for leaks atthe pump
seal. inlet and outlet fittings.
Note these items during installation:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Check all clamDs for deterioration or deformation;
replace with the clamps new ones if necessary.
. Add the recommended power steering fluid to the
specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP: la)
. Position the adjustable hose clamps at the points
indicated by (a) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
HOSE CLAMP: lbl
. Position the hose clamps at the
(b) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until
Replacement
10.01 - 0.22 in)
points indicatsd by
it contacts the stop,
2.0 - 4.0 mm10.08 - 0.16 inl2.5 - 5.5 mm{0.01 - 0.22 in}17 -23
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AN'USTABLE HOSE CLAMP
Removal (cont'dl
14. Loosen the 14 mm flare
pump outlet hose.
nut, and disconnect the
14 mm FLARE NUT
15. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp and disconnect
the return hose,
16. Loosen the 16 mm flare nut, and remove the return
hose joint.
17. After disconnecting the hoses and lines, plug or seal
them with a piece of tape or equivalent to prevent
foreign maisrials from entering the valve body unit.
NOTE:
. Do not loosen the cylinder line A and B between
the valve body unit and cylinder.
. With 2WD, continue to step 23.
17 -32
STOP BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
4WD: Stepr 18-22
18. Removethe right tront mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the transmission
cover and stop bolt.
12 x 1.25 fiiAReplace.
RIGHT FRONT MOUNT
x 1,25 mm
SIDE FRAME
'19. Remove the left front mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the stop bolt.
Vinyltape orequivalgnt material.
Vinyltap€ orequival€nt m6terial.
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REAR MOUNT
20. Remove the rear mount bracket and rear mount.
12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
REAR MOUNT BRACKET12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
21.
14 x 1.5 mmReplaco.
Place a jack under the engine block in the area
shown,
?*
JACK.UP POINT
17-33
22. Jack up the engine and tilt the engine back until the
transfer assembly is lowered approximately 40 mm
(1.57 in).
Note these items when tilting the engine:
. Check that the wire harnesses, hoses and pipes
are not caught by any surrounding parts.
. Do not tilt the engine more than necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the stiffener olate.
NOTE: Some stiffener plate mounting bolts a.e also
used as gearbox mounting bolts. The gearbox will
tilt to the side when these bolts are removed.
(cont'd)
.Lower approximately'40 mm (1.57 in)
STIFFENER PLATE
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Brakes
Special Tools ............. 19-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adlustment
Brake System Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ..........,,,.......... 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. 19'7
Brake System Indicator ................... 19-8
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-9
Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-11
Disc Thickness and
Parallelism Inspection ........,........ 19-1 1
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 19-12
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-13
Master Cylinder
Inspection/Disassembly .............. 19-14
Pushrod Clearance Adiustment ...... 19-14
Brake Booster Inspection ...,.,,,,....... 1 9-1 5
Rear Drum Brakes
Inspection .............. 19-15
Brake Shoes
Replacement ..... 19-r 8
Wheel Cylinder Replacement ......... 19-20
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ... 19-21
Hose Replacement ....,...,............. ..,,, 19-22
Parking Brake Cable
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-23
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Inspection and Adjustment
Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster
@-Brake Booster
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
lf the brakes do not work properly, check the brake
booster. Replace the brake booster as an assembly ifit does not work properly or if there are signs of leak-
age.
@-Piston Cup and Pressure Cup Inspection. Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of tluid leakage.Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if thepedal does not work properly or if there is damage orsigns of fluid leakage.
. Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke betweenquick and slow brake applications. Replace the mas-.
ter cylinder if there is a difference in pedal stroke.
(9-Brake Hoses
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is dam-
aged or leaking.
O-Caliper Piston S€al and Piston Boots
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage. lf
the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes drag,
or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage, disas-
semble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace the
boots and seals with new ones whenever the brake
caliper is disassembled.
@-Wheel Cylinder Piston Cup and Dust Cover
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage. lf
the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes drag,
or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage, replace
the wheel cvlinder.
19-4
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
1.
Nsvgr u9e an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
broathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
CALIPERBOLTCALIPER BODY
3. Remove the pads, pad shims, and pad retainers.
INNEB PAD SHIMSCheck for weakness.
#
IOUTER PAD SHIMCheck for weakness.
i)n.
4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.,11 - 0.45 in)
Servics Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit. replace the front pads and shims together as a
set.
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
7.
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(cont'd)
19-9
EACKING PLATE
'.'..i
PAD RETAINERS
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