Hello,

my steering rack is leaking so i removed it from my 99 civic...
i bought the repair seal kit...

but now im not sure if i send to my mechanic or i try to do myself.. i want to do myself.. but i'm not sure if can . i already readed the process in the servicemanual a few times..

but im looking for some photos / diy / guide... haven't found anything here in HT.


Any help please?

 

no one?

i havent found anything on hondatech or google =( not for hondas...

 

I know this doesn't help but, when the end seal on a rack leaks, most people replace the rack. Have you looked in the service manual?

 

thankz for your reply RonJ, i hope others users help.. so we create information about this topic.. since there's nothing on the internet about it (steering rack rebuild)

i readed the procedures on the manual, but i have a few questions.
The manual pages are in the end of this reply.. for reference

I know in US its simple to replace the rack but here in brazil it's a little more expensive and harder to find.

My questions for now:

1) why drill this hole ?


2) I dont have the special tool 07NAD-SR3020A to remove the Cylinder End Seal... any ideas how to remove without doing some damage to the walls?


Manual Pages:

 

no help at all?

 

one more try... bump !?

 

ok.. no help

i will begin the disassembly of the power steering gearbox / rack this week...

i update this topic on progress

if someone have any info or help.. please post thankz

 

Any updates? I am in the process of doing this same thing.

 

yes! it's done!

i'm finishing the tutorial ...
but you can take a look now: http://www.nrteam.org/tech/54

i will complete this page in few days.. sorry for the portuguese text on that.

btw somethings can be a little diff for you because mine is made by TRW but im sure it will help.

finishing the tutorial on the link above i will reply here .

 

very detailed, obrigado.

 

I know this thread's ancient. Wondering where the write-up is. Can't seem to find it. I always thought it was strange that there is a distinct lack of information on Civic Steering Rack Rebuilding.