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Rack Guide

  1. Using Lock Nut Wrench (07916-SA50001), loosen rack guide screw lock nut. See Fig 1 or Fig 2. Tighten rack guide screw until spring is compressed against guide.
  2. Loosen rack guide screw, and retighten it to 36 INCH lbs. (4 N.m). Back off rack guide screw 10-20 degrees for Integra and 3.5RL, or 15-25 degrees for 2.3CL and 3.0CL. Holding rack guide screw in place, tighten lock nut to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Measure steering effort. See STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE  under TESTING.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Steering Gear (Integra, 2.3CL & 3.0CL)
G94D47228Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Power Steering Gear (3.5RL)
G98A12740Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.