Honda Fit: Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.
Note these items during removal:
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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.
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Lower the front subframe from the body then remove the steering gearbox.
- Removal (Part -1)
- Removal (Part -2)
- Removal (Part -3)
- Installation (Part -1)
- Installation (Part -2)
- Installation (Part -3)
See also:
Installation
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a
workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in
a vise.
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Steering Rack Guide Adjustment
Special Tools Required
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm 07MAA-SL00100, 07916-SA50001, or 07AAA-TL2A100
Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
Loosen the rack guide screw locknut ...
Radiator Connecting Pipe Replacement
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the thermostat housing.
Remove the connecting pipe (A).
Install the connecting pipe with a new O-ring (B).
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