Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Manual Steering
NOTE: Perform the rack guide adjustment with the wheels in the straight ahead position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the special tool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
2. Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the spring and seats against the rack guide, then loosen it.
3. Retighten the rack guide screw to 4 Nm (2.9 ft. lbs.), then back it off to specified angle. Specified Return Angle: 30° max.
4. Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide screw.
5. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
6. Recheck steering effort.
See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Steering Operation
