HRPSK01 Power Steering Installation Instructions

Power Steering Install Instructions : 1.0

Below you will find instructions on how to install your Hybrid Racing Power Steering Kit

for K-swapped Civics and Integras.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS: Reservoir, mounting bracket, suction hose, high pressure line, HR power steering fitting, -8orb to -6

adapter, ½” soft return line, power steering cooler, -6AN to 12x1.00 adapter, -6AN to 14x1.5 adapter

PARTS NEEDED: Small hose clamps, Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid or compatible, RSX-S power steering pump, stock

return hard line connected to rack.

TOOLS NEEDED: Adjustable wrench, 10mm socket, flathead screwdriver, snips or razor blade to cut hose

1. Mounting the reservoir.

a. EG & DC Chassis

i. The reservoir was designed to be mounted on the upper radiator support rail

behind the passenger side headlight using the stock RSX mounting bracket

included. Mounting the reservoir here allows you to use the stock suction hose to

feed the pump. You may mount the reservoir in a different spot if your engine bay

setup does not allow you to mount it there but you will then need to run your own

hose from the bottom of the reservoir to the pump inlet.

b. EK Chassis

i. There is not much room in the passenger side engine bay on an EK chassis so we

chose to mount the reservoir on the driver side of the engine bay. As the included

suction hose will not fit when the reservoir is mounted here, you will need to run

some hose from the reservoir to your pump.

2. Mounting the P.S. Cooler.

a. Where do I mount the cooler?

i. There are cable mounting ties included with the cooler so it can be easily mounted

to your radiator. If you do not have room on your radiator or want to mount the

cooler in a different location, just make sure there will be airflow moving across the

fins while driving.

b. When mounting, which way should the ports be facing?

i. The easiest way to mount the cooler, generally, is with the ports facing the same

direction as your reservoir. For example, if you have en ek chassis with the

reservoir on the driver side, mount the cooler with the ports facing the driver side of

the vehicle. Since the cooler will always be closer to the reservoir, this will help

prevent the hose from becoming kinked as it will most likely be a much shorter

hose.

3. Installation of fittings and lines

a. Hybrid Racing Power Steering Pump Fitting

i. Included in the power steering kits are HR power steering pump fittings which gives

more hood clearance. There will be a -8orb to -6AN adapter attached to this fitting

which is NOT tight. You will need to put a small amount of oil or grease around the

o-ring before tightening to prevent it from tearing.

b. Power Steering Rack Adapters

i. There will be a -6AN to 12x1.00 adapter and -6AN to 14x1.5 adapter included in

the kits. Depending on which year and model Civic or Integra you have, one of

these adapters will be used to attach your feed line to your steering rack.

c. Feed Line

i. The feed line will have a 45 degree -6AN fitting on one end and a straight -6AN

fitting on the other. Attach the end with the 45 degree fitting to your steering rack

using the appropriate included adapter and leave loose so it can twist freely while

routing the other end of the hose through the engine bay. You will then need to

attach the straight end to the pump fitting. The hose should be long enough to

route against the firewall away from the header. The hose should never be close

to or in contact with the header/exhaust manifold. After you have routed and

connected the feed line, you can now tighten both ends of the line. **Note** On an EG

power steering rack, there will be 3 holes, 1 for the feed line and 2 for return. If looking directly

at the 3 holes from the front of the car, the feed line will be the bottom right hole. The main

return line is the top hole, this is the line that must run through your cooler then back to the

reservoir. The secondary return line is the bottom left hole and must be ran directly back to the

reservoir.

d. Suction Line

i. Included in the kit is a stock RSX suction hose which can be used when mounting

the reservoir on the passenger side behind the head light. If you choose to mount

your reservoir in a different location, you will need to route the hose away from

sharp edges and get the correct amount of hose from your local parts store.

e. Return Line

i. Use the ½” rubber hose included and attach one end to the hard return line coming

from the rack. Run the hose to your power steering cooler and cut off any extra

hose . Use the remaining hose to attach the other open port of your cooler to the

return port on the reservoir. Use hose clamps on all hose ends and make sure

they are tight. **Note** On an EG power steering rack, there will be 3 holes, 1 for the feed line

and 2 for return. If looking directly at the 3 holes from the front of the car, the feed line will be

the bottom right hole. The main return line is the top hole, this is the line that must run through

your cooler then back to the reservoir. The secondary return line is the bottom left hole and

must be ran directly back to the reservoir.

4. Cranking the car

a. Once you have completed the installation you can fill your reservoir with Genuine Honda

Power Steering or compatible fluid and make sure there are no leaks. Go ahead and crank

the car. While the car is running and idling, you will need to add more fluid while moving

the steering wheel back and forth until the reservoir is filled. Once the reservoir is filled,

check under the car to make sure there are no leaks. **BE CERTAIN THAT THE FEED

LINE IS TIGHT AS THE PRESSURE CAN REACH OVER 1000PSI.