On-Car Checks

Rack Guide Adjustment

1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the special tool.
2. Tighten, loosen and retighten the rack guide screw two times to 4 N.m (0.4 kg-m, 2.9 lb-ft), then back it off 200 + o"
3. Tighten the locknut to about 25 N-m (2.5 kg-m, 18 lb-ft) while preventing the guide screw from turning.
4. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
5. Recheck steering assist (page 17-45).

Fluid Replacement

Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as necessary.

CAUTION: Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Using other fluids such as ATF or other manufacturer's power steering fluid will damage the system.
Fluid Replacement
SYSTEM CAPACITY:   1.1 liter (1.17 U.S. qt.) at change
RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 0.4 liter (0.4 U.S. qt.)


1. Raise the reservoir and disconnect the hose that goes to the oil cooler.

2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the disconnected hose that goes to the oil cooler and put the hose end in a suitable container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off the spilled fluid at once.

3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid.

4. Refit the return hose on the reservoir.

5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level mark.

6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system.

7. Recheck the fluid level and add some if necessary.

CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level mark.