Steering: Adjustments Honda Insight ZE2 рестайлинг

Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required

Locknut Wrench, 40 mm 07MAA-SL00100, 07916-SA50001, or 07AAA-TL2A100

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1. Set the front wheel in the straight ahead driving position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle (see «LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS»(ref-513149-S02552738632012110700000) ).
3. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the locknut wrench, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
4. Remove the old sealant from the 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 on the steering gearbox. NOTE: If more than 5 minutes has passed after applying the sealant, remove the old sealant and residue, and reapply new sealant.
5. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
6. Retighten the rack guide screw to 7.9 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle. Specified return angle: 17±3°
7. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut (B) by hand until it's fully seated.
8. Install the locknut wrench on the locknut, and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
9. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.
10. Check the steering wheel rotational play (see «STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK»(ref-513156-S24289473462012110700000) ) and the power assist (see «POWER ASSIST CHECK»(ref-513156-S36659757762012110700000) ).

Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required

Driver, 33.5 mm 07AAD-SAAA100

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1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle (see «BALL JOINT REMOVAL»(ref-513157-S03299087862012110700000) ).
2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
3. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
5. Pack the interior of the new tie-rod ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease. Note these items when installing new grease: Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
6. Install the new tie-rod end ball joint boot (A) using the 33.5 mm driver. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.
7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle (see «BALL JOINT REMOVAL»(ref-513157-S03299087862012110700000) ).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-513157-S15229307132012110700000) ).

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1. Remove the steering gearbox (see «STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-513192-S41212808702012110700000) ).
2. Position a 34 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.
3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).
4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.
5. Position the 34 mm socket on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, a flange bolt, and a nut as shown.
6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (B) properly fit on the gearbox flange surface.
7. Install the steering gearbox (see «INSTALLATION»(ref-513192-S25397232202012110700000) ).