Honda Accord: Power Assist Check
tires and wheels at the correct tire pressure.
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-28).
2. Start the engine, let it idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the fluid.
3. Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
-If the scale reads no more than the specification, the steering gearbox and pump are OK.
-If the scale reads more than the specification, troubleshoot the steering system (see page 17-24).
Initial turning load: 29 N
Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check
1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left
and right without moving the front wheels.
-If the play is within the limit, the ...
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Rearview Mirror Replacement
Without Automatic Dimming Mirror
1. Turn the rearview mirror base (A) 90 В°.
2. Slide the rearview mirror base (A) down toward the
bottom of the windshield to detach it from the spring
(B) in ...
Backlash Inspection
1. Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and
install the intermediate shaft (B) and the left driveshaft
(C).
2. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a
dial indicator (E) ...
Auxiliary Jack Assembly
Replacement
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-158).
2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A), and carefully pull out
the auxiliary jack assembly (B) from the center
console box.
3. Install the auxiliary ...