Category: Steering

Power Steering Illustrated Index CAUTION: Do not try to disassemble the power steering gearbox. If the gearbox is faulty, replace it as an assembly. Corrosion resistant bolt/nut GEARBOX ASSEMBLY MOUNT BASE 10 mm FLANGE NUT 60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft) FLANGE BOLT 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft) GROUND CABLE STOP WASHER LOCK WASHER […]

Steering Column Removal SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section 24 before performing repairs or ser- vice. 1. Disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery. 2. Remove the airbag assembly and steering wheel from the column (see page 17-45). […]

Steering Column Installation SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section 24 before performing repairs or ser- vice. 1. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin- ion shaft. 2. Reposition the column assembly on the hanger bracket, and loosely tighten […]

System Operation Manual Steering Operation Steering wheel input rotates the pinion of the gearbox through the universal joint. Due to the rack and pinion mechanism, the rotation of pinion is converted into a transverse motion at the rack, which steers the front wheels throught the tie- rods and knuckles the same as an ordinary rack […]

System Description Function and Operation Steering Sensor The steering sensor consists of a torque sensor, an interface, and the rotation sensor. Torque Sensor The torque sensor converts steering torque input and its direction to voltage signals, in conjunction with the interface. A torsional force caused by steering operation is con- verted to an axial movement […]

System Description Electrical Power Steering (EPS) Outline The NSX uses an electric motor-driven power steering, which possesses the characteristics best suited for a mid engine automobile. This system is a power-assisted steering device, with a motor inside the steering gearbox driven by the EPS control unit and power unit. Its distinctive features are described below: […]

Steering Column Inspection STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 8 mm FLANGE NUTS 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12 Ib-ft) 8 mm BOLTS 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft) CLAMPS STEERING JOINT COVER NOTE: Check the telescopic mechanism, tilt mechanism, and steering joint bearings or steering shaft for movement and damage. Replace as an assembly if damaged or faulty. […]

Power Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation NOTE: Before removing the steering gearbox, make sure the front wheels are straight ahead. 1. Remove the steering joint cover. STEERING JOINT COVER CLAMP CLIP 2. Remove the steering joint bolts, and disconnect the steering joint by moving the joint toward the STEERING JOINT column. STEERING JOINT BOLTS 22 N.m (2.2 […]

Steering Gearbox Adjustment Serious burns may result if you touch any cooling components when the cooling system is hot. Manual Steering: 1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut. 2. Tighten, loosen and retighten the rack guide screw two times to 5 N.m (0.5 kg-m, 3.6 Ib-ft), then back it off 15°. RACK GUIDE SCREW 3. […]

Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury. NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped car or has been found defective or dam- aged […]