Honda HR-V: Inspection/Adjustment
STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Steering Linkage and Gearbox - Inspect
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STEERING RACK GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (KA/KC)
Special Tools Required
Rack Stopper Wrench 070AATG2A101
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Locknut Wrench, 43 mm 07AAASTKA100
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Adjustment
NOTE:
- During adjustment, the steering wheel must be in a straight position.
- Refer to Steering Gearbox Disassembly and Reassembly as needed during
this procedure.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Steering Rack Guide - Adjust
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- Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position
- Loosen the locknut (A) with the locknut wrench and the rack
stopper wrench
- Remove the rack guide screw (B).
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- Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw
- Apply new sealant (Loctite #565) to the middle of the threads (A).
NOTE: If the rack guide screw is not installed within 5 minutes of applying
the sealant, remove the sealant and residue, and reapply new sealant
- Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
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Fig. 7: Rack Guide Screw With Torque Specifications
- Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then
loosen it
- Retighten the rack guide screw to 10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft), then
back it off to the specified
angle.
Specified return angle: 9 Â+- 3 º
- Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the
locknut (B) by hand until it's fully
seated.
- Install the locknut wrench on the locknut, and hold the rack guide screw
stationary with a wrench.
Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTE: This special tool increases the torque applied by the torque wrench.
Refer to Torque
Specifications for details on how to recalculate the torque wrench setting.
- Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.
3. Steering Wheel Rotational Play - Check
4. Power Steering Assist - Check
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
STEERING COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
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READ NEXT:
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
DTC (EPS)
1. Problem verification.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Clear DTCs
SEE MORE:
How to Change the Set Temperature
The climate control unit has a function to change the set temperature +2.7 ºF
(+1.5 ºC) or -2.7 ºF (-1.5
ºC) degrees.
NOTE: Verify that the climate control and A/C system is working properly before
enabling the customize
function to offset the set tem
Removal & Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations -
Refer to: SRS Component
Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the
precautions and
procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. Driver's Airbag - Remove
2. Lower