Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Fig. 8 Typical rack guide screw adjustment
W/MANUAL STEERING
1.
Loosen rack guide screw locknut with suitable tool, Fig. 8.
2.
Tighten guide screw until it compresses spring and lightly seats against guide, then back screw off approximately 1/8 turn (45°) on models with
manual steering or 1/5 turn (70°) on models with power steering.
3.
Hold position of adjusting screw and torque locknut to 18 ft. lbs.
Fig. 8 Typical rack guide screw adjustment
W/POWER STEERING
1.
Loosen rack guide screw locknut with suitable tool, Fig. 8.
2.
Tighten guide screw until it compresses spring and lightly seats against guide, then loosen screw.
3.
Torque screw to 2.9 ft. lbs. on 1986-87 Accord, or 2 ft. lbs. on all other models, then back screw off approximately 1/10 turn (35°) on 1984-85
models or 1/12 turn (25°) on 1986-88 models.
4.
Hold position of adjusting screw and torque locknut to 18 ft. lbs.
