Honda Civic Service Manual: Power Steering Assist Check
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| 1. | Power Steering Assist Check |
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NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels at the correct tire pressure. |
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Start the engine, and let it idle. |
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Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown, and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn. |
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If the scale reads no more than the specification, the power assist is OK. If it reads more, check these items: |
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EPS Motor Removal and Installation
511102
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
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Vehicle Lift
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Steering Rack Guide Removal and Installation
5131B1
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Vehicle Lift
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size in ...
