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 ...
See also:
Side Airbag Replacement
NOTE: If replacing the side airbag after deployment,
refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After
Deployment (see page 24-208) for a complete list of
other parts that must also be replaced.
Rem ...
Oil Filter Feed Pipe Replacement
1. Remove the oil filter base (see page 8-13).
2. Remove the oil filter feed pipe.
3. Install the two 20 x 1.5 mm nuts (A) onto the new oil
filter feed pipe. Hold one nut with a wrench, then us ...
Secondary Shaft Disassembly,
Inspection, and Reassembly
1. Inspect the thrust needle bearings a n d the needle bearings for g a l l i
n g and rough movement
2. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
3. Check the shaft bearing surface fo ...