Steering Gearbox Installation

2004 Honda CR-V EX, StandardSECTION Steering Gearbox Installation
  1. Pass the cylinder of the steering gearbox (A) together with the tie-rods (B) through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side.
    Fig 1: Passing Steering Gearbox Through The Wheelwell Opening
    G01462535Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the wheelwell opening on the frame. Continue moving the gearbox toward the passenger's side until the steering gearbox is in position.
    NOTE: Make sure the power steering return hose is routed between the gearbox and right tie-rod.
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