Honda Civic. Manual — part 519

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Disconnect the torque sensor 3P connector (A) from the steering gearbox, then

remove the harness clamp bolts and the ground terminal (B).

Fig. 62: Identifying Steering Gearbox And Harness Clamp Bolts

3. Remove the motor (A) from the steering gearbox, then remove the O-ring (B)

and discard it.

Fig. 63: Identifying Motor (A) From Steering Gearbox And O-Ring

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the mating surface of the motor (A) and the steering gearbox.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 64: Identifying Mating Surface Of Motor (A) And Steering Gearbox

2. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease to the new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it

on the motor.

3. Apply grease (Shell steering gear grease or Honda's equivalent steering gear

grease) into the motor shaft (C).

4. Install the motor on the steering gearbox by engaging the motor shaft and the

worm shaft (D).

5. Before tightening the bolts, turn the motor two or three times to the right and

left about 45 degrees. Make sure the motor is evenly seated on the steering
gearbox, and that the O-ring is not pinched between the mating surfaces.

6. Connect the torque sensor 3P connector (A) to the steering gearbox, then install

the harness clamp bolts and the ground terminal (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 65: Identifying Steering Gearbox Harness Clamp Bolts (With Torque
Specifications)

7. Finish the installation, and note these items:

Make sure the torque sensor 3P connector is properly connected.

Make sure the motor and the EPS wires are not caught or pinched by any
parts.

8. Install the steering gearbox (see INSTALLATION ).

STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

Engine hanger/adaptor VSB02C000015 *

Front subframe adaptor VSB02C000016 *

2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *

Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-
424-6857.

REMOVAL

Note these items during removal:

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Use solvent and a brush to wash any oil and dirt off the end of the steering
gearbox. Avoid any electrical parts. Blow dry with compressed air.

Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint
to avoid damaging the cable reel.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code 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

the battery.

3. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
6. Remove the driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER's DASHBOARD

UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

7. Remove the steering joint cover (A).

Fig. 66: Identifying Steering Joint Cover (A)

8. 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 joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft
to prevent the slider shaft from pulling out.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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