CR-V SE 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2001)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Adjustment
1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the special tool, then loosen the rack guide screw. Remove the rack guide screw. Remove the old sealant
from rack guide screw threaded section, and apply new sealant to the first three threads. Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering
gearbox.
3. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft. lbs.), then loosen it.
4. Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 Nm (0.4 kgf-m , 2.9 ft. lbs.), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle:
20° Max
5. Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide screw.
6. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
7. Perform following inspections:
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Steering operation.
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Power assist with vehicle parked.