Power Steering: Adjustments Honda Pilot I

Pump Belt Inspection & Adjustment

Special Tools Required

Belt tension gauge 07JGG-001010A, 07JGG-0010100, or 07TGG-001000A

Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with a special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
3. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw threaded section, and apply new sealant (threebond 1215 or loctite 5699) around the threads (A). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
4. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft. lbs.), then loosen it.
5. Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf.m, 3 ft. lbs.), 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, 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 (see «STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK»(ref-174024-S28980556992005041500000) ) and the power assist (see «POWER ASSIST CHECK»(ref-174024-S41609698072005041500000) ).