Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Take care not to let the sliding capsules fall out of position during column installation.
Center the steering rack within its stroke in steering joint connection.
Install the steering column joint (A) on to the pinion shaft (B).
NOTE:
- Pinion shaft with center guide; install the steering joint by aligning the slit (C) of the steering joint with the tab (D) of the center guide. Position the angle of the center guide as shown if necessary.
- Pinion shaft without center guide; position the steering column joint so the bolt (E) near to the notch (F) is within the range shown.
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Steering Column Joint
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
With the rack in the straight ahead driving position, cut the wire (G) and slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft.
Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Aligning Bolt Hole On Steering Joint With Groove With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the steering joint cover A.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
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Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
Install the column covers.
Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery, and do these tasks:
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or the navigation system (if equipped).
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
After installation, do these checks.
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).