TSX L4-2.4L (2005)
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Make sure the steering rack is centered.
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Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw, then apply new sealant (Hondabond) to the middle of the threads.
NOTE:
If more than 5 minutes have passed after applying the sealant, remove the old sealant and residue, and reapply new sealant.
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Torque the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft), then loosen it.
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Retorque the rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (4 lb-ft), then back it off 15 +/- 5 degrees.
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Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully seated.
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Install the locknut wrench on the locknut, and hold the rack guide stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut an additional 30 degrees with
the locknut wrench.
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Make sure the steering rack slides smoothly.
67. Reinstall the tie rod ends:
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Install a new rubber stop and a new lock washer.
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Align the lock washer tabs with the slots on the gearbox housing while holding the lock washer in place.
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Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack with a narrow 22 mm end wrench, and torque the rack end with the special service tool to 88
N.m (65 lb-ft).
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Repeat for the other side.
NOTE:
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Make sure you don't damage the steering rack surface with the wrench.
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To make sure you apply the proper torque, keep the torque wrench at a 90 degree angle to the lock nut wrench.
