Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)
28.
Reinstall the No. 32 fuse, remove the brake pedal actuator, steering wheel holder, and the car from the alignment rack, CAUTION: Be sure the
Rear Steering Center Lock Pin was removed before moving the car off the alignment rack (step 19).
Steering Wheel Alignment - Dynamic (While the car is moving)
29.
Place a strip of masking tape on the steering wheel hub and another on the upper column cover. Draw a line across both pieces of tape with the
steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
30.
Drive the car in a straight line on a flat road and check the steering wheel alignment.
31.
If the steering wheel alignment is off by more than 3~ (2.5 mm), return the car to the alignment rack and recheck the toe settings. If the steering
wheel alignment is off by less than 3~ go to step 32.
32.
Steering wheel off to left: face the inside of the left front wheel and turn the left tie-rod clockwise; then face the inside of the right front wheel and
turn the right tie-rod shaft counterclockwise. Each tie-rod shaft should be turned an equal amount.
Steering wheel off to right:
face the inside of the right front wheel and turn the right tie-rod shaft clockwise; then face the inside of the
left front wheel and turn the left tie-rod shaft counterclockwise. Each tie-rod shaft should be turned an equal
amount.
33.
After adjustment, tighten the tie-rod shaft locknuts and reposition the tie-rod boots if necessary.
34.
Drive the car in a straight line on a flat road and recheck the final steering wheel alignment.
