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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Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
• Switching the Display
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to
change th ...
Oil Pump Chain inspection
1. Remove the oil pan (see page 7-11).
2. Measure the oil pump chain auto-tensioner rod
length. If the length is over the service limit, replace
the oil pump chain (see page 8-25).
Oil Pump Chai ...
Valve Seat Reconditioning
1. Inspect the valve stem-to-guide clearance (see page
6-88). If the valve guides are worn, replace them (see
page 6-88) before cutting the valve seats.
2. Renew the valve seats in the cylinder h ...