Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
4. Install the steering rack into the cylinder housing carefully to avoid damaging the rack end bushing.
5. Drive in the steering pinion in the gear housing with the special tools.
6. Install the 35 mm snap ring securely in the gear housing groove.
7. Apply vinyl tape to the pinion shaft, then coat the vinyl tape with grease.
8. Install the pinion dust seal on the gear housing until it seats properly, then remove the tape.
9. Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and install it on to the gear housing.
10. Install the spring, disc washer and rack guide screw on the gear housing.
NOTE: Install the disc washer with its convex side facing in.
11. Adjust the rack guide screw.
12. Install the new lock washer in the groove in the steering rack.
