Honda Civic Service Manual page 1097

Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspection
HOSES and LINES
.
I n s p e c t h o s e s f o r d a m a g e , l e a k s , i n t e r f e r e n c e o r
twisting.
. Inspect tluid lines for damage, rusting and leakage.
. Inspect for leaks at hose and line joints and connec-
tions.
POWER STEERING
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12 N.m {1.2 kgt.m,9lbt.ft}
CYLINDER HOUSING-to.CYLINDER LINES
28 N.m (2.7 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
VALVE BODY UNIT-to-CYLINDER LINES
'17 N.m
{1.7
12 tbl.ftl
VALVE BODY UNIT-Io-FEED/RETURN LINES
Feed line: 14 x '1.5 mm llare nut
37 N.m {3.8 kgJ.m, 27 lbf'tt)
Return Line Joint 16 x 1.5 mm flare nut
28 N m 12.7 kgf.m,20 lbtft)
HOSE CLAMP:
.
Position the hose clamps at the points indicated (b) in
the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
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Check for leaks.
OUTLET HOSE
11 N.m
G€AR8OX and VALVE BODY UNIT
Check for leaks at the mating surface
and flare nut connections,
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(Double Ring Typei
CAUTION: Check all clamps for deterioration or delor-
mation; replace with the clamps new ones il necessary.
( 1 . 1 k g f . m , 8
PUMP ASSEMBLY
Check for leaks at the pump
seal, inlet and outlet fiftings.
Replacement
NOTE:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding pipe securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adiustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Add the power steering fluid to the specified level on
the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP:
. P o s i t i o n t h e a d i u s t a b l e h o s e c l a m p s a t t h e p o i n t s
indicated (a) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
2.5 - 5.5 mm
{0.01 - 0.22 in)
2.0 - 4.0 mm
(0.08 - 0.16 in)
2.5 - 5.5 mm
(0.01- 0.22 in)
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