Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal
Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm O7MAC-SLOA2O2
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Subframe adaptor EQSO2COOOO16 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program 1-888-424-6857)
Note these items during removal:
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Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end of the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
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Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
1. Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the steering joint cover A.
6. Remove the steering joint bolt (A), and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column. Hold the slider shaft (C)
on the column with a piece of wire (D) between the joint yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft.