Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1322

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70. Apply steering grease to the sliding surface of the

rack guide (A), and install it onto the gearbox

71. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw

(B), then apply new sealant (Three Bond 1215 or

Loctite 5699) to the middle of the threads. Install

the spring (C), rack guide screw, and locknut (D).

NOTE: If more than 5 minutes has passed after

applying the sealant, remove the old sealant and

residue, and reapply new sealant.

72. Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17-35). After

adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by

sliding it right and left.

73. Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and

wooden blocks (B) as shown. Do not clamp the

cylinder part of the gearbox housing in the vise.

(08C35-B0534L)

(2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)

74. Install a new rubber stop (A) and a new lock washer

(B). Align the lock washer tabs (C) with the slots (D)

on the rack end (E) while holding the lock washer in

place. Repeat this step for the other side of the rack.

75. Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack

with one wrench, and tighten both rack ends with

another wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack

surface with the wrench.

76. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots

on the rack end joint housing.

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