I've seen a lot of threads about going power to manual steering so I wanted to start this thread for the opposite for 96-00 Civics. This is not my DIY so I'd like to give credit to the person who did this whoever they are (maybe they are on this site?). I'd also like to add my input on some of things that were missed in this install since I just got finished doing this on my 96 DX hatch. I here a lot of people say manual steering wasn't bad on there hatch without PS but it was a PITA for me especially when my wife had to drive the car . . Heres the link:

http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/erik/album106/album119/


Required parts you'll need:
-96-00 PS rack (you can reuse your outer tie rods if you need too)
-all power steering pressure lines, return line and all associated brackets and clamps (pressure line to intake manifold, pressure line to frame rail, return line to drivers side frame, return line to frame rail
-PS pump and bracket with bolts
-PS belt
-PS steering gear (mounts to rack rod and steering wheel rod, the manual rack gear won't work)
-The rubber boot and metal plate from a power steering car that slips over the power steering gear as it enters the firewall **this is missed in the above write up
-2 12oz bottles of HONDA power steering fluid
-you probably want to get an alignment after this done

My impressions:
If you have PS already this is no duh but turning from a stop is so smooth. I really like the feel of the manual steering while driving better than the PS. It was harder to turn with PS but it felt more "real" like I had to make it go where I wanted but was more accurate. The power steering feel feels more smooth but feels much more artificial and less accurate. Overall I like the PS better because this is my DD and I don't really car that much about the curves anymore since I'm old now The difficulty of install isn't terrible but might help in a few instances to have a friend help but I did it solo and it wasn't too bad. All you'll need is basic handtools (sockets, hammer, punch, etc).