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Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the specified torque first, then tighten the nuts.
    • Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
    • Take care not to let the coat plates (A) fall out of position during column installation.
    • Tighten the three screws (B) in the sequence shown.
      Fig 1: Identifying Coat Plates And Screws
      G06952857Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
  3. Cut the wire (A), and slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C).
    NOTE:
    • Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (D).
    • Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (E) with the angle.
      Fig 2: Identifying Wire, Steering Joint, Center Guide And Pinion Shaft
      G06952858Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
    Fig 3: Bolt Hole, Groove And Steering Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06952859Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.
  6. Install the steering joint cover (A).
    NOTE: Check the steering joint cover for damage and cracks. If the steering joint cover is cracked, replace the steering joint cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
    G06952860Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Install the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION  ) and the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), and check these items:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
  11. After installation, check these items:
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the 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 splines.
    • Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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