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Power Steering: Adjustments Honda Element I

Manual & Power Steering 7 illustrations ~508 words

Steering Column/Tilt Lever Inspection/Adjustment

  1. Check the steering column ball bearing (A) and the steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper movement. If any bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column as an assembly.
  2. Check the sliding capsules (C) for distortion and breakage. If there is distortion or breakage, replace the steering column as an assembly.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Tilt Lever Preload Inspection
Scheme 2: Tilt Lever Preload Inspection
  1. Move the tilt lever (A) from the loose position to the lock position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt lever preload 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the tilt lever. Preload: 70-90 N (7-9 kgf, 15-20 lbf)
  2. If the measurement is out of the specification, adjust the preload using the following procedures. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column in the neutral position. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt (B), and remove the stop (C). Be careful not to loosen the tilt lever when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm lock bolt. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt (D) left or right. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position, and install the stop. Check the preload again. If the measurement is still out of specification, repeat the above procedures to adjust.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Steering Lock Replacement
Scheme 3: Steering Lock Replacement

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4
  1. Remove the steering column (see «STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-220584-S00802215102006022000000) ).
  2. Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body when removing the shear bolts.
  3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
  4. Install the switch body without the key inserted.
  5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
  6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.
  7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.

Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Rack Guide Adjustment
Scheme 5: Rack Guide Adjustment

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7
  1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
  2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
  3. Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw (A), and apply new sealant (Three Bond 1215 or Loctite 5699) to the middle of the threads (B). Loosely install the rack guide screw in the steering gearbox.
  4. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
  5. Retighten the rack guide screw to 6 N.m (0.6 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle. Specified return angle: 20° Max.
  6. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully seated.
  7. Install the special tool on the locknut (B), and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut an additional 30° with the special tool.
  8. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
  9. Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist (see «STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK»(ref-220584-S22113090342006022000000) ).

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