Check of Telescoping Force

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Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and loosen the lock lever fully
Attach the spring scale (A) to the center point of the steering wheel as shown

Fig 1: Checking Telescoping Force Of Steering Wheel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull the spring scale, and read the force required to move the steering column during telescoping
Telescoping force

Standard 116 N (11 8 kgf, 26 1 lbf) max
If the measurement is higher than specified, replace the steering column as an assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )