Steering Gearbox Removal - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tool Required
Ball ioint remover,2S mm 0TlvlAC-S100200
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supponed.
2. Remove the front wheels.
R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s a i r b a g ( s e e p a g e 2 3 - 1 1 3 ) .
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
Remove the motor on the steering gearbox (see
p a g e l T - 4 9 ) .
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59) and under cover {see page20-60).
Remove the steering joint bolts (A), and disconnect
the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B)
toward the column.
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8. Remove the cotter pin (A)from the tie-rod balljoint
nut {B), and loosen the nut.
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Separate the tie-rod balljoint and damper steering
arm using the special tool (see page 18-10). Repeat
on the other side of the vehicle.
G r a s p t h e r i g h t s i d e t i e - r o d , a n d p u l l t h e r a c k a l l t h e
way to the passenger's side,
Remove the heat shield (A) mounting bolts from
the body stiffener, and let the heat shield lay
against the exhaust.
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