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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Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
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features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When ...
