[ecd]

My 2012 (EX or DX... non-Si) Civic is approaching 100,000 miles, and it feels like its steering has started to get a little loose. I was hoping to freshen it up the usual way, by replacing the end links, but neither of the end links look awful (boots not split or anything), so I'm not sure that they actually need replacement. I'm not too familiar with Honda's EPS system, so I thought I should ask here: what usually wears out first in the steering system on the 9th gen? What should I replace to get rid of "slop"?

 

[jn2k108]

You need to put the car on n the air or jack stands and shake the front end down.

The steering consists of the rack, inner and outer tie rods.


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[scottyrocks]

I think, more specifically, with the front wheels in the air, grab the top and bottom of the tire and push in and out, alternately. There should be no in and out wobble.

 

[EffBee6fromthe209]

Probably outer tie rods.
Just did mine after 240k miles.
She's tight like a virgin again.

 

[Teeps]

There is also steering rack guide adjustment.

 

[Mneira1327]

I would also look into control arm bushings, replaced my front lower control arms after 100k. Tightened up my steering back to new, even after replacing my tie rods and ball joints.