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2004 Acura 3.5RL

Rack Guide Adjustment

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Rack Guide Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002 Acura 3.2CL, and 2001 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required 

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

  1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
  2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
    Fig 1: Loosening The Rack Guide Screw Locknut
    G01357243Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw, and apply new sealant all around the threads (C).

    Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.

    Fig 2: Backing Off The Rack Guide Screw
    G01357244Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft) 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 unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
  7. Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK  and POWER ASSIST CHECK ).
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