Prelude L4-2056cc DOHC (1990)
Fig. 19 Exploded View Of Rear Steering Gear Unit
Before conducting service on the front steering gear, clean gear unit using a suitable solvent. Thoroughly clean disassembled components. Always
replace O-rings and seals with new ones. Replace worn or damaged components as required. Do not dip O-rings and seals in cleaning solvent. Coat
O-rings and seals with suitable grease and ensure they stay in position during assembly. Refer to Fig. 18, for the front gear or Fig. 19, for the rear gear
when servicing steering gear unit.
Rear Steering Gear Unit Centering
4WS Steering Gearbox Centering
NOTE: Use the following procedure after reassembling/replacing the steering gearbox components, or in preparing to solve customer complaints of
mis-adjusted steering wheel angle.
1. Center the steering and steering wheel "by sight."
2. Raise the rear of the car and support on safety stands in proper locations.
3. Remove the gearbox cap bolt using a TORX T-40 bit.
Install the special tool in the rear steering gearbox.
5. Turn the steering wheel right or left slightly until the pin of the special tool seats fully.
^ The red mark on the pin should not be visible.
^ Do not turn the steering wheel quickly when the special tool is seated and do not force past the locking point after the pin is seated, or the pin
