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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VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization
NOTE: Do not press the brake pedal during this
procedure.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the
steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. With the ignition switch i ...
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
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features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
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