I'm noticing a small amount of play in the steering wheel at slow speeds, maybe a few degrees in each direction. I haven't had a chance to jack up the front to see where it's coming from, but has anyone else had this issue? Is this something that can be fixed with the SOS steering rack bushings?
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If you don’t have it, download a copy of the NSX Service Manual (http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Service_manuals). On page 17-6 is a section titled “Inspection – Steering Wheel Rotational Play”. That should be a good start and section 17-7 is then “Steering Gearbox Adjustment”.
Off hand I'd say it's a litte quick to decide that without checking it out on a lift.
"Greenberet" has a good suggestion.
What year is your car and how many miles?
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pbassjo - Any progress on your steering rack bushings please?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
I have, what sounds like the same problem. And its the tie rods. Time to change them out.
pbassjo - it's a 91 with 77k miles. Unfortunately, the service manual is a little aspecific about steering play. It suggests to 'check all steering components.' I'll have to try the gearbox adjustment when I inspect the tie rod ends, though.
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Thanks for the wake up call. I'll have to check with the fellow who was trying to source them out.
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So I've finally had a chance to lift the front end, but I'm still confused. If I grab either of the rack ends, it feels like I can jiggle them a tiny bit, but I can't see any play. I might be able to jiggle the right side a little more than the left, but this is hardly a scientific test. (The part of the tie rod end that sticks into the ball joint can't be moved by hand at all.) Is this normal, or is that a sign that they should be replaced?
Furthermore, when I look closely, I can see that the tires do move a little bit when I wiggle the steering wheel, so it might not be steering "play", precisely, but it seems like the tires should be moving more than they are. Am I just not used to the NSX steering ratio? Can I tighten it up by performing the steering gearbox adjustment?
Furthermore, when I look closely, I can see that the tires do move a little bit when I wiggle the steering wheel, so it might not be steering "play", precisely, but it seems like the tires should be moving more than they are. Am I just not used to the NSX steering ratio? Can I tighten it up by performing the steering gearbox adjustment?
+1 agreed
Yes.
The bushing between the steering rack and the steering gear box on the right-hand side is worn and Honda/Acura doesn’t sell that bushing separately. Thanks! However, an NSX owner in Switzerland has developed a bushing you can replace it with. Here’s a link to the repair: http://www.hondansx.de/phpBB/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1531
The bushing between the steering rack and the steering gear box on the right-hand side is worn and Honda/Acura doesn’t sell that bushing separately. Thanks! However, an NSX owner in Switzerland has developed a bushing you can replace it with. Here’s a link to the repair: http://www.hondansx.de/phpBB/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1531
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Thanks, Andreas! 
It's my friend who developed this bushing. I was the tester. I should translate in into English I think. :wink: My friend will sell the bushing but a qualified mechanic should install it as we're talkling about steering. :wink:
Does it sound and behave like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkfFnEyuyww
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzeiHbi-59g&NR=1
It's my friend who developed this bushing. I was the tester. I should translate in into English I think. :wink: My friend will sell the bushing but a qualified mechanic should install it as we're talkling about steering. :wink:Does it sound and behave like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkfFnEyuyww
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzeiHbi-59g&NR=1
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Awsome
Mine sounds and acts like that, but not as bad.
Price still 390SFR?
Dear
Yes i have this Part and yes i can to it for you or i'll send you the Piece:
But for the Guide Bushing you must pay Cleaner and Glue from Loctite (Only Loctite it is basic!)
What every you want.
Send me PM and i'll give you the Order-Instructions
Best Regards
Eric
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Yo GoldNSX! (Or Deylo) PM me I need these bushings - how hard is it to install? And did it resolve any squeaking or steering slack on the steering wheel? Very interested! THX :biggrin:
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The install should be done by someone who is capable on working on sterring gearboxes. It solves the sound you hear in the video. The squeaking may have another cause. The slack will be diminished if it's installed properly. I've deylo to pm you.
In case anyone was wondering, my mechanic confirms that the play is coming from the passenger-side inner tie rod end.
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Where is that located exactly? Thx
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I give it a 75% change (at least) that it's the bushing within the steering gearbox if it's a manual steering. But to be sure you have to take things apart because they're very close to each other.
I'm not sure I understand where exactly this bushing is. Is there a diagram of it in the service manual?
There’s no diagram of that bushing in the Service Manual because Honda/Acura doesn’t sell it as a separate part. It’s located inside the steering gear box on the passenger’s side end:
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hello gents,
I have reason to believe this bushing will need changing in my car soon. Can you help me understand better what's involved in the disassembly process? I know opening a "non-serviceable" steering box is needed but when changing out the bushing are any special tools needed such as a hydraulic press or other various tools?
I have reason to believe this bushing will need changing in my car soon. Can you help me understand better what's involved in the disassembly process? I know opening a "non-serviceable" steering box is needed but when changing out the bushing are any special tools needed such as a hydraulic press or other various tools?
