Honda HR-V: Steering Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement
Replacement
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
1. Steering Gearbox - Remove
2. Steering Gearbox Mount Cushion - Remove
- Position a 36 mm socket (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing
with a
washer (B), a 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C), and a 10 mm nut (D) as shown
- Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench
- Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).
3. Steering Gearbox Mount Cushion - Install
- Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion
surface (A), then place the mount cushion on the gearbox mounting cushion
hole
- Position a 36 mm socket (B) on the flange part of the gearbox housing
with a
washer (C), a flange bolt (D), and a nut (E) as shown.
- Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount
cushion edges (A) properly fits on the gearbox flange surfaces (B).
4. Steering Gearbox - Install
STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint
Remover, 28 mm
07MAC-SL00202
Ball Joint Thread
Protector, 12 mm
07AAFSDAA100
Removal
NOTE:
- Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of
the steering gearbox. Blow dry with
compressed air.
- Lower the front subframe from the body, then remove the steering
gearbox.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic Position - Set
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center
telescopic position.
4. Steering Wheel - Hold
- Center the steering wheel spoke angle
- Install a commercially available steering wheel holder
tool (A).
5. Steering Joint Cover - Remove
6. Steering Joint - Disconnect
- Hold the spline shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between
the joint
yoke (C) of the spline shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the spline tube to
prevent the
lower spline shaft from pulling out.
- Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
- Disconnect the steering joint (A) from the pinion shaft
(B).
- Remove the center guide (A) (if equipped), and discard
it.
7. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
- Remove the cotter pin (A).
- Remove the nut (B).
- Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball
joint thread
protector and the ball joint remover.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot when installing the ball joint remover.
8. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect
- Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
9. Engine Undercover - Remove (With 2WD)
10.Under-Floor TWC - Remove (USA and Canada models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC
Removal and
Installation (KA/KC),
11.Exhaust Pipe B - Remove (Mexico models)
12.Torque Rod - Remove (With 2WD)
13.Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove (With AWD)
14.Front Subframe - Lift Down
- Attach a wood block (A) to the lower center of the front subframe
(B)
- Attach a transmission jack (C) to the center of the wood block
- Support the front subframe securely by raising the transmission jack
- Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (D) and the subframe
rear stay mounting bolts (E).
- Lower the jack slowly until the subframe of the body has dropped about
30
mm (1.18 in).
NOTE: Do not lower the subframe more than required.
15.Steering Gearbox - Remove
- Remove the steering gearbox stays (A)
- Remove the gearbox washer (B).
- Remove the pinion shaft grommet (A).
- Carefully move the steering gearbox so that the pinion shaft (A)
turns towards the rear.
- Remove the steering gearbox (A) through the wheelwell opening on the
driver's
side.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox boot and the pinion
shaft.
Installation
NOTE: Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of
the steering gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
1. Steering Gearbox - Install
- Slide the steering gearbox (A) between the front subframe and the body
from the
driver's side.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox boot and the
pinion shaft.
- Install the steering gearbox until the steering gearbox is in
position.
- Install the pinion shaft grommet (A).
NOTE: Align the cutout
portions (B) with the lug portions (C).
Fig. 8: Steering Box Mounting With Torque Specifications
- Install the gearbox washer (A)
- Install the steering gearbox stays (B), and loosely install the new
gearbox mounting bolts (C)
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the numbered sequence
shown.
2. Front Subframe - Lift Up
- Carefully raise the front subframe (A) with the transmission jack (B),
and
pass the pinion shaft into the driver's compartment.
NOTE:
- Make sure the pinion shaft grommet (C) is securely in place.
- Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water or mud, and noise.
- Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (D) and the new
subframe rear stay mounting bolts (E).
3. Front Subframe - Tighten
4. Torque Rod - Install (With 2WD)
5. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Tighten (With AWD)
Fig. 9: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
6. Under-Floor TWC - Install (USA and Canada models) - Refer to: Warm Up TWC
Removal and
Installation (KA/KC)
7. Exhaust Pipe B - Install (Mexico models)
8. Engine Undercover - Install (With 2WD)
9. Stabilizer Link - Connect
- Connect both sides of the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.
10.Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
- Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered
section and threads
- Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle
- Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque
- Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE : Bend the cotter pin as
shown.
11.Steering Joint - Connect
Fig. 10: Steering Joint With Torque Specifications
- Cut the wire (A)
- Set the rack in the straight ahead driving position
- Slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C)
taking care to align the gap (D)
within the angle shown.
Fig. 11: Steering Joint With Torque Specifications
- Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around
the pinion shaft
- Loosely install a new steering joint bolt (C)
- Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion
shaft
- Tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque
- Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully
seated.
12.Steering Joint Cover - Install
- Install the clip (A) and the push nuts (B) in the numbered sequence
shown.
NOTE:
Check the steering joint cover for damage and cracks. If the steering joint
cover is
cracked, replace the steering joint cover.
13.Steering Wheel Holder - Remove
14.Front Wheels - Install
15.Steering Gearbox - Symptom Check
- With the tires raised off the ground, check for the following symptoms
by turning the steering
wheel fully to the right and left several times.
16.Steering Gearbox - Check
- After installation, check these items:
- Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from
lock to lock several times.
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to
the right and left are not equal
(steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of
the joint/pinion shaft splines.
17.Power Steering Assist - Check
18.Wheel Alignment - Check
19.VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
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Removal
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), and the precautions and procedures before
doing repairs or
Removal
NOTE:
Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
Refer to Steering Gearbox Disassembly and Reassembly as needed during
this procedure.
1. Steeri
Removal
1. Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic Position - Set
Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center
telescopic position.
2. Steering Wheel - Hold
Set the steer
SEE MORE:
1. DTC check.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are there DTCs indicated?
YES
Go to indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO
Go to step 2.
2. Gauge control module operation check.
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.
Is the gauge control module OK?
YES
Always refer to Emission Decal in engine compartment before servicing
vehicle. If manual and decal
differ, always use decal specifications.
Do not allow or create a condition of misfire in more than one cylinder
for an extended period of time.
Damage to converter may occur due to loading co