Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
CAUTION: Do not tap on the steering rack.
NOTE: Do not reuse the removed pinion.
10. Slide the steering rack out of the cylinder housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing in the cylinder housing.
11. Remove the rack end bushing.
12. Replace the gearbox mounting cushion if necessary:
a. To remove the cushion, use a sharp knife and make a cut down the length of the cushion. Be careful not to damage the paint on the outside of
the cylinder housing. Remove the old cushion.
b. Apply weatherstrip adhesive to the inside of the new cushion. Install the cushion onto the cylinder housing and position it 20 - 22 mm (0.79 -
0.87 inch) from the end of the cylinder housing as shown.
