Honda Civic. Manual — part 955

6. M/T model: Remove the shift cable bracket (A).

Fig. 14: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket (With Torque Specifications)

7. A/T model: Disconnect the shift cable from the control lever (see SHIFT

CABLE REPLACEMENT ).

8. Remove the upper torque rod mounting bolts (A) from the body.

Fig. 15: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolts (With Torque
Specifications)

9. Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley (see DRIVE BELT

INSPECTION ).

NOTE:

During installation, install new mounting bolts.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Hydraulic Power Steering Components - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 16: Identifying Pump Outlet Hose, O-Ring And Pump Mounting Bolts
(With Torque Specifications)

10. Cover the parts around the power steering pump with several shop towels to

protect them from spilled power steering fluid.

11. Disconnect the pump inlet hose (B) and pump outlet hose (C) from the pump

(D), and plug them. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body or on any parts.
Wipe off any spilled fluid at once. Do not turn the steering wheel with the
pump removed.

12. Remove the pump outlet hose O-ring (E), and discard it.
13. Remove the pump mounting bolts (F).
14. Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tape to prevent foreign material

from entering the pump.

15. Move the power steering pump toward the driver's side, then raise it.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Hydraulic Power Steering Components - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 17: Identifying Power Steering Pump

16. Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose onto the new pump with

new a O-ring.

17. Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with the mounting bolts, then

tighten the pump fittings securely.

18. Tighten the pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.
19. Install the drive belt (A).

Note these items during belt installation:

Make sure that the belt is properly positioned on the pulleys (B).

Do not get power steering fluid or grease on any parts around the power
steering pump, drive belt, or pulley faces. Clean off any fluid or grease
before installation.

Fig. 18: Identifying Drive Belt

20. Reinstall all removed parts.
21. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).

PUMP OVERHAUL

EXPLODED VIEW

Replace the pump as an assembly if the parts indicated with an asterisk (*) are worn
or damaged.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Hydraulic Power Steering Components - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 19: Exploded View Of Power Steering Pump (With Torque Specifications)

Special Tools Required

Attachment, 32 x 35 mm 07746-0010100

Driver 07749-0010000

Pulley holder 07ZAB-S5A0100

Disassembly

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Hydraulic Power Steering Components - Civic (All Except Hybrid)