Steering Columns: Overhaul: Reassembly

Install horn ground ring, serrated bushing and upper column bushing in steering column. On all models, flat side of bushing should be centered with notch in column.
Grease top end of shaft and insert in column. Fill bottom of tube with grease and install column hanger bushing. On Civic and Civic CVCC, install washer and bracket collar. On Accord models with power steering, install circlip, washer, spring, washer, and bushing. Slip bracket collar over column tube.
On Civic models, install universal joint shaft flush against lower thrust washer. On CVCC and Accord, insert splined end of steering shaft into universal joint shaft clamp, install bolt, and pull joint shaft down so bolt bottoms against lower edge of flat on steering shaft. Tighten clamp bolt.

Replace turn signal switch and ignition switch (if removed). Use rubber bands to retain upper bracket and bending plate to column, and install upper and lower covers. Install in vehicle.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application		Ft.Lbs. (mkg)
Clamp Bolt
	Civic, Accord	20-23 (2.8-3.2)
	Civic CVCC	16 (2.2)
Upper Column Bracket Nuts
	Civic	7-12 (1.0-1.6)
	Civic CVCC	16 (2.2)
	Accord	10 (1.3)
Lower Column Bracket Bolts
Civic		14-18 (2.0-2.5)
	Civic CVCC, Accord	16 (2.2)