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Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Take care not to let the sliding plates (A) fall out of position during column installation.
    • Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
    • Make sure that there is no gap (B) between bracket (C), sliding plates, and absorbing plate (D) once column is mounted in place and fixing bolts and nuts are tightened.
    • Tighten the three screws (E) in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Plates, Bracket And Screws
    G08054803Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
  3. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt (D).
    Fig 2: Inserting Upper End Of Steering Joint Onto Steering Shaft
    G08054804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft.
    NOTE:
    • Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (E).
    • Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (F) within the angle.
  5. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft then loosely install the joint bolt (C).
    Fig 3: Aligning Bolt Hole On Steering Joint With Groove With Torque Specifications
    G08054805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
  7. Tighten the upper steering joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.
  8. Install the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
    G08054806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the steering wheel  .
  10. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), and do these tasks:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come 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, do these checks:
    • 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/telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection (see REAR TOE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).
    • Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
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