Special Tools Required
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.
Note these items during removal:
Use solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of the steering gearbox, but avoid any electrical parts. Blow dry with compressed air.
Lower the front subframe from the body then remove the steering gearbox.
Block and Piston Inspection
Remove the crankshaft and the pistons.
Check the piston for distortion or cracks.
Measure the piston skirt diameter (A) at a point 16 mm (0.63 in)
from ...
A/T Secondary Shaft Sealing Ring Replacement (A/T)
The sealing rings are synthetic resin with chamfered ends. Check the
condition of the sealing rings, and replace them only if they are worn,
distorted, or damaged.
For a better fit, squeeze ...
A/C System Inspection (With A/C)
NOTE: For A/C system noise,
go to the A/C System Noise Check.
Before troubleshooting any problem with the air conditioning system, other than
noise, do the following:
Check that the HVAC ai ...