Steering Gearbox Removal
Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000022
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
* : Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
Note these items during removal:
- Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit, it's lines, and the end of the steering gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
- Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint, or damage to the cable reel can occur.
- Lower the front subframe from the body, and remove the steering gearbox through the gap produced by lowering the front subframe.
1. Drain the power steering fluid Service and Repair.
2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures.
3. Remove the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement, and the steering wheel Steering Wheel Removal.
4. Remove the driver's heater lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation.
5. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
6. Release the lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full tilt up position, and to the full telescopic in position.
7. Tighten the lock lever.
8. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.
9. Release the lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full telescopic out position, then tighten the lock lever.
NOTE: Do not release the lock lever when removing the steering column from the frame.
10. Remove the steering joint bolt (A), and disconnect the steering joint (B) by sliding the steering joint into the column.
11. Remove the center guide (A) (if equipped) from the top of the pinion shaft (B), and discard it. The center guide is for factory assembly use only.
12. Remove the engine cover.
13. '08-10 models J35A7 engine: Remove the harness holder and the connectors from the front cylinder head Cylinder Head Cover Removal (J35A7).
14. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head:
- J35A6 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A7)
15. Remove the harness bracket from the rear cylinder head.
- J35A6 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A7)
16. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000022) on the end of the engine support beams, then install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) with the adapters to the vehicle.
17. J35A6, '07 model J35A7 engines: Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balancer bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
18. '08-10 models J35A7 engine: Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balance bar. Attach the front arm to the front cylinder head with several spacers and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt. Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033) (F) to the rear cylinder head with a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt, then attach the rear arm to the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
19. Raise the vehicle Service and Repair.
20. Remove the front wheels.
21. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B) on both sides.
22. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover on both sides Service and Repair.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
23. Remove exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.
24. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch connector (A).
25. Remove the front splash shield (A).
- '07 model:
- '08-10 models: Front Splash Shield Replacement
26. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
27. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe (A) by hanging the belt (B) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its retaining pin (C).
28. Raise the jack (D) and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.
29. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts (A), then loosen the front subframe front bracket mounting bolts (B) on the right and left of the vehicle so they are about 30 mm(1 3/16 in) from the mounting surface.
30. Support the front subframe securely by raising the front subframe adapter, then remove the two 12 mm flange bolts (A).
31. Remove the two 14 mm special bolts (B) and front subframe rear brackets (C) from the front subframe.
32. Lower the jack supporting the front subframe with the front subframe adapter slowly until the front subframe has dropped about 50 mm(1 15/16 in).
33. Remove the P/S line mounting brackets (A) from the front subframe.
34. Loosen the 14 mm flare nut (A), and disconnect the inlet line (B).
35. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp (A) and disconnect the return hose (B).
36. Remove the P/S heat shield (A).
37. Remove the two 10 mm flange bolts from the passenger's side of the steering gearbox, then remove the mounting bracket (A) and cushion (B).
38. Remove the two 12 mm flange bolts and nuts from the driver's side of the steering gearbox.
39. Loosen the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolt (A).
40. With active control engine mount (ACM) system: Remove the rear engine mount stop (A), then remove the rear engine mount bolt (B).
41. With active control engine mount (ACM) system: Disconnect the rear engine mount actuator connector (A), then remove the rear engine mount (B) from the engine mount base bracket (C).
42. With active control engine mount (ACM) system: Remove the engine mount base bracket from the front subframe.
43. Without active control engine mount (ACM) system: Remove the rear engine mount (A) from the front subframe.
44. Disconnect the return hose clip (A).
45. Move the steering gearbox to the driver's side, and rotate it so the pinion shaft points toward the front of the vehicle.
46. Carefully move the steering gearbox as an assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle until the pinion shaft clears the wheelwell opening. Be careful not to damage the brake lines with the pinion shaft.
47. Remove the steering gearbox (A) through the fenderwell opening on the driver's side.
48. Remove the pinion shaft grommet B on the valve housing.
49. Replace the pinion shaft grommet A if necessary.
50. After removing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid gets on the gearbox mount cushions, gearbox housing, surface of the front subframe and stiffener. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.