Civic Hatchback L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (D15B1) TBI (1990)
STEERING GEARBOX ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the rack screw locknut. Then:
SI Model:
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Tighten, loosen and re-tighten the rack guide screw two times, to 5 Nm (0.5 kg-m, 3.6 lb-ft) then, back it off 15°(+0/-5) with front wheels pointed
straight ahead.
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Tighten the lock nut on the rack guide screw to 68 Nm (6.8 kg-m, 49 lb-ft).
Other Models:
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Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the spring and seats against the rack guide.
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Back the rack guide screw off 50°+/-10° and tighten the locknut on the rack guide screw to 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18 lb-ft).
2. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
3. Recheck steering effort.