Honda Civic. Manual — part 525

Fig. 107: Identifying Center Steering Rack

27. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the

pinion shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull on the steering joint to make
sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the
specified torque.

Fig. 108: Identifying Steering Joint With Groove (B) Around Pinion Shaft
(With Torque Specifications)

28. Install the steering joint cover (A).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 109: Identifying Steering Joint Cover (A)

29. Install the driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER's DASHBOARD

UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

30. Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
31. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
32. Holding the tires raised off the ground (lifted up), check for the following

symptoms by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times.

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REFERENCE

33. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

34. Install the under cowl panel (see FRONT GRILLE COVER

REPLACEMENT ).

35. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and do these items:

Symptom

Probable cause

Rubbing sound coming from the
lower steering column area.

Steering column joint is contacting the
cover.

Grating sound from the lower steering
column area, or a rough feeling
during steering.

Poor engagement of the pinion shaft
serrations.

Noise from around the steering wheel
during steering.

Poor engagement of the SRS cable reel
with the steering wheel, or a damaged
cable reel.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for
about 6 seconds and then go off.

Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or navigation system, then enter the
audio presets.

Set the clock.

Make sure the horn and turn signal switch work properly.

Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

Make sure the steering wheel is centered.

Do the memorizing the torque sensor neutral position (see
MEMORIZING THE TORQUE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ).

36. After installation, do the following checks:

Start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock
several times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.

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 serrations, then adjust the front
toe by turning the tie-rod ends, if necessary.

Check the front toe inspection (see FRONT TOE
INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).

RACK END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

EXPLODED VIEW

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 110: Exploded View Of Rack End Components (With Torque
Specifications)

Removal

NOTE:

Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter
the steering gearbox.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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