Category: Steering

System Description Steering Column The NSX has a tilt/telescopic steering column. The tilt/telescopic mechanism makes it possible to adjust the steering wheel in fore and aft, and up and down directions. Tilt Mechanism There is a joint on the upper steering shaft, and the portion of the column between the steering wheel and this joint […]

Steering Wheel Removal Airbag Removal 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 serios injury. NOTE: Before removing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are straight ahead. CAUTION: All SRS wiring harnesses […]

Inspection Steering Wheel Rotational Play 1. Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position and measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. 2. If the play exceeds the service limit, check all steer- ing components. Service Limit: 5 mm (0.2 in) maximum Steering Effort Check (Manual Steering […]

Manual Steering Overhaul 1. Carefully clamp the gearbox in a vise with soft jaws. 2. Remove the boot band. BOOT BAND Replace. 3. Pull the boots away from the ends of the gearbox, and unbend the tie-rod lock washers. 4. Hold the rack with a wrench, and unscrew the tie- rods with another wrench. LOCK […]

Special Tools Ref. No. Tool Number 07GAF-SD40700 07MAC-SL00200 07MAG-SL00100 07MAJ-SLOOOOA 07MAZ-SL00100 07MAZ-SL00200 07MAZ-SL00300 07MAZ-SL00400 07908-ME90000 07916-SA50001 07973-6920001 07974-SD90000 Description Hub Dis/Assembly Base Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide EPS Test Set Test Harness A Test Harness B Test Harness C Power Unit Checker Locknut Wrench Locknut Wrench, 40 mm P/S Adjustment […]

Troubleshooting Hard Steering Steering is heavy. Start the engine and check the EPS indicator light. Does the EPS indicator light come on? Refer to the symptom-to-system Chart (see page 17-25). Are they normal? Correct the air pressure or wheelalignment. Check the power assist with the car parked: 1. Park the vehicle on a level sur- […]

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 7. Install the 10 mm hex nut on the balt joint. Be sure that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the […]

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Precautions Always use the test harness to verify the resistance, voltage, current and other electrical characteristics for the EPS control unit, torque sensor, steering wheel speed sensor, power unit, and their connectors. The test probe must not make direct contact with the connector terminals. Make sure that the terminals are not bent or […]

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 10 x 97 mm FLANGE BOLT GEARBOX ASSEMBLY STEERING GEARBOX BRACKET CUSHION B Check for damage. 10 x 84 mm FLANGE BOLT 60 N-m (6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft) 10 x […]

Electrical Power Steering (EPS) Outline The NSX/NSX-T 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. Its distinctive features are described below: • Minimized loss of engine […]