Honda Civic Service Manual: EPS Motor Removal and Installation
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NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove both front wheels.
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Remove the steering joint cover (A).
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Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Hold |
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Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the
center telescopic position.
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Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of
wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and
the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider
shaft from pulling out.
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Center the steering wheel spoke angle.
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Install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
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Steering Joint Bolt - Loosen |
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Loosen the steering joint bolt (A).
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Steering Joint - Disconnection |
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Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
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Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.
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NOTE:
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If the center guide (C) is in place and has not
moved, leave it in place.
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If the center guide has come off, discard it.
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Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike
the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect
it.
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Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector.
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NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the
ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the
ball joint pin.
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Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A).
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Install the ball joint remover as shown.
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NOTE:
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Fasten the safety chain (A) securely to a suspension
arm or the subframe (B).
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Making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
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4.
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Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose
from the ball joint connecting hole.
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NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure
bolt.
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Remove the ball joint remover.
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Remove the hex nut or the ball joint thread protector.
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Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnection, Both Side |
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Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint.
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Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing
the remover.
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Remove the engine undercover (A).
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Remove the splash shield (A).
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Power Steering Gearbox Peripheral Assembly |
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Disconnect the connector.
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Remove the ground terminal (A).
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Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
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Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A).
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Remove the stiffener mounting bolts (B).
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Remove the steering gearbox stiffeners (C).
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Move the steering gearbox aside.
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Disconnect the connectors.
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Remove the EPS motor (A) and the O-ring (B).
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NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
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Apply steering grease to the new O-ring (A).
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Apply steering grease into the EPS motor shaft (B).
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Install the O-ring to the EPS motor (C).
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Install the EPS motor.
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Connect the connectors.
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Set the steering gearbox is in position.
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Power Steering Gearbox Peripheral Assembly |
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Loosely tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and stiffener
mounting bolt (B).
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Loosely tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and stiffener
mounting bolt (B).
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Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and stiffener mounting
bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
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Connect the connector.
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Install the ground terminal (A).
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Install the splash shield (A).
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Install the engine undercover (A).
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connection, Both Side |
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Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered
section and threads.
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Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
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Install a new cotter pin (C).
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NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.
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Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Release |
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Steering Wheel Release |
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Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).
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Steering Joint - Reconnection |
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Set the rack in the straight ahead driving position.
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Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion
shaft (B).
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NOTE:
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Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering
joint by aligning the center guide (C).
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Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the
steering column by aligning the gap (D) within the
angle.
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Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove
(B) around the pinion shaft.
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Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).
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Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the
pinion shaft.
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Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint
is fully seated.
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Steering Joint Bolt - Tighten |
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Tighten the steering joint bolt (A) to the specified torque.
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Install the steering joint cover (A) in the sequence shown.
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Install both front wheels.
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NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces
between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Steering Gearbox - After Install Symptom Check |
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With the tires raised off the ground, check for the following
symptoms by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left
several times.
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Symptom
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Probable cause
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Rubbing sound coming from the lower steering
column area.
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Steering column joint is contacting the cover.
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Grating sound from the lower steering column
area, or a rough feeling during steering.
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Poor engagement of the pinion shaft serrations.
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Noise from around the steering wheel during steering.
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Poor engagement of the SRS cable reel with the
steering wheel, or a damaged cable reel.
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Steering After Install - Check |
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After installation, check these items:
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Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn
the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
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Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
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Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering
spoke angles to the right and left are not equal
(steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct
the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
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For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment,
do these checks:
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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
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Make sure the suspension is not modified.
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Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the tire repair kit,
the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
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Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Check the caster angle.
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USA and Canada models
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Caster angle:
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Except Si:
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5 ° 19 ’±30 ’
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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5 ° 22 ’±30 ’
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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5 ° 15 ’±30 ’
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Mexico models
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Caster angle:
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Without 18 inch wheel:
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5 ° 10 ’±30 ’
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With 18 inch wheel:
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5 ° 6 ’±30 ’
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If the measurement is within specifications,
measure the front camber angle.
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If the measurement is not within specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Check the camber angle.
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USA and Canada models
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Camber angle:
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Except Si:
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Front:
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0 ° 00 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 04 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 52 ’±45 ’
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 18 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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Mexico models
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Camber angle:
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Front:
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0 ° 20 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 22 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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If the measurement is within specification, measure
the toe-in.
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If the measurement for the front camber is not
within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
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If the measurement for the rear camber is not
within the specification, check for bent or damaged
suspension components.
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Front Toe - Inspection |
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic
positions.
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Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel
holder tool.
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Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
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Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
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If adjustment is required, go to the front toe
adjustment.
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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment
equipment.
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Turning Angle - Inspection |
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure
the turning angle of both wheels.
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USA and Canada models
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Turning angle:
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Except Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 30 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 47 ’±1 °
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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Inward:
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38 ° 22 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 41 ’±1 °
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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Inward:
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36 ° 33 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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29 ° 53 ’±1 °
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Mexico models
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Turning angle:
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Without 18 inch wheel:
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Inward:
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39 ° 12 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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31 ° 14 ’±1 °
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With 18 inch wheel:
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Inward:
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36 ° 58 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 16 ’±1 °
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If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up
both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting
the front toe.
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If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure
the turning angle of both wheels.
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USA and Canada models
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Turning angle:
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Except Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 43 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 55 ’±1 °
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Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 36 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 49 ’±1 °
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Mexico models
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Turning angle:
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Inward:
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39 ° 15 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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31 ° 21 ’±1 °
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If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up
both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting
the front toe.
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If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located
under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
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EPS Torque Sensor Neutral Position - Memorizing |
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The torque sensor neutral position must be memorized
whenever the steering gearbox, the EPS motor, or the EPS
control unit is replaced. Note that the torque sensor neutral
position is not affected when erasing the DTC.
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The torque sensor is temperature sensitive. When memorizing
the torque sensor neutral position, the ambient temperature
must be above 68 °F (20 °C).
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Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select TORQUE SENSOR LEARN with HDS,
and follow the screen prompts.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization |
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Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
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Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS,
and follow the screen prompts.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear |
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Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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513130
Removal
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Front Door Sill Trim - 2-Door
1.
Remove the front door sill trim (A).
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Check
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Power Steering Assist Check
NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels
at the correct tire pressure.
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See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Driver Information Interface
The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
information.
Switching the Display
Main displays
Press the (display/information)
button and press ...
EPS Control Unit Removal and Installation
Power Steering Assist Check