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2002 Honda Civic Si

Power Assist Check

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Power Assist Check
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NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels at the correct tire pressure.
  1. Check the power steering fluid level (see FLUID REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Start the engine, let it idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up the fluid.
  3. Attach a commercially available spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
    • If the scale reads no more than 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf) the gearbox and pump are OK.
    • If the scale reads more than 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf) check the gearbox and pump.
      Fig 1: Attaching Spring Scale To Steering Wheel
      G03641033Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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