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Steering Gearbox Replacement

NOTE: Bolts and nuts with the * it mark are special corrosion-resistant Dacro fasteners. Use the same type if replacement is necessary.
NOTE: Note these items during removal:
  • Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
  • Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
  1. Write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  6. Remove the steering joint bolts (A), and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Joint Bolts And Torque Specifications
    G03682327Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the battery box (A) and front damper base beam (B) (see FRONT DAMPER BASE BEAM AND BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 2: Removing Battery Box And Front Damper Base Beam
    G03682328Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Unbend the locking tabs (A) on the stop plate (B), and loosen the 12 mm bolts (C).
    Fig 3: Unbending Locking Tabs On Stop Plate And Torque Specifications
    G03682329Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Separate the tie-rods (A) by removing the 12 mm bolts (B), the stop plate (C), the tie-rod plate (D), and seal washers (E).
    Fig 4: Removing Tie-Rod Plate, And Seal Washers
    G03682330Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the motor connector (2P) (A) and torque sensor 7P connector (B). After disconnecting the connectors, tape the connectors to keep out dust, dirt, and foreign materials.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Motor Connector And Torque Sensor 7P Connector
    G03682331Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the ground cable terminal (A) from the gearbox housing.
    Fig 6: Removing Ground Cable Terminal From Gearbox Housing And Torque Specifications
    G03682332Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the four gearbox mounting bolts.

    Right side 

    Fig 7: Removing Four Gearbox Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications (Right Side)
    G03682333Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Left side 

    Fig 8: Removing Four Gearbox Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications (Left Side)
    G03682334Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Move the steering gearbox to the passenger's side, and remove the driver's side first.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Gearbox On Passenger's Side And Remove Driver's Side First
    G03682335Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the steering gearbox in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Steering joint installation (see INSTALLATION ).
    • Make sure the steering gearbox wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
    • Make sure the steering gearbox connectors are properly connected.
    • Reconnect the battery negative cable.
    • Set the clock.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then reset the customer's radio presets.
    • Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
    • Start the engine, and check that the EPS indicator goes off.
    • Test-drive the vehicle:
      • Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
      • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Recheck and adjust the front wheel alignment, if necessary.
    • Use a new seal washers and new stop plate.
    • Stop Plate Installation: Tighten the 12 mm bolts to the specified torque, and bend the stop plate (A). If after tightening the bolts, the flats of the bolt heads (B) do not align with the lock tabs, continue tightening the bolt until it aligns with one of the lock tabs. Do not exceed the torque value of 108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft).
    Fig 10: Checking Bolt-To-Lock Tab Alignment
    G03682336Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the No. 15 EPS (40 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  16. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 RPM and 4,000 RPM without load (in Park or neutral) until the BAT displays at least three segments.
  17. Reinstall the No. 15 EPS (40 A) fuse.
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