Honda Civic. Manual — part 527

Fig. 119: Identifying Pincers

11. Slide the rack shaft right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed

or twisted.

GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox

housing with a washer (B), 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C) and the 10 mm nut
(D) as shown.

Fig. 120: Identifying Steering Gearbox

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

3. Hold the 10 mm nut with a wrench, and tighten the 10 x 105 mm flange bolt

with another wrench. Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).

4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion

surface (A), then place the mount cushion on the gearbox mounting cushion
hole.

Fig. 121: Identifying Water Solution To Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface

5. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, push the edge of the mount cushion (B) until it

is about 1/3 of the way into the gearbox housing.

6. Position the 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing

with a washer, flange bolt, and the nut as shown.

7. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount

cushion edges (A) properly fit on the gearbox flange surface.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the surface of the mount
cushion when pushing it with the flat-tipped
screwdriver.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

Fig. 122: Identifying Gearbox Mount Cushion

8. Install the steering gearbox (see INSTALLATION ).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL

ALIGNMENT ).

RACK GUIDE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Note these items during removal/installation: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other
foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B), spring (C), disc

washer (D), and rack guide (E).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

Fig. 123: Identifying Steering Gearbox Components

3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the rack guide. Wipe the grease off the sliding

surface of the rack guide.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the new O-ring, then install it to the rack guide.
5. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding surface and the circumference of the

rack guide, and install it onto the gearbox housing. Wipe the grease off the
threaded section of the housing,

6. Apply multipurpose grease to both ends of the spring, and install it onto the

gearbox housing.

7. Install the disc washer with its convex side facing the rack guide.
8. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw and apply new sealant

(Three Bond 1215 or Loctite 5699) to the middle of the threads. Loosely install
the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.

9. Loosely install the locknut.

10. Adjust the rack guide screw (see EPS TYPE ). After adjusting, check that the

rack moves smoothly by sliding the rack right and left.

EPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio or navigation system,

then write down the audio presets.

2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect the negative cable from

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)