Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 724

Fig. 49: Installing The Steering Joint Aligning The Slit Of The Steering Joint With The Tab Of The
Center Guide

4. With the rack in the straight ahead driving position, cut the wire (D) and slip the lower end of the steering

joint on to the pinion shaft (E).

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5. 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 specified
torque.

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Fig. 50: Slipping The Lower End Of The Steering Joint On To The Pinion Shaft

6. Finish the installation, and note these items:

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Make sure the connectors are properly connected.

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Reinstall the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).

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Reconnect the battery.

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Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then the customer's radio station
presets.

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Set the clock.

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Verify cruise control, audio remote, navigation guide and turn signal switch operation.

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Make sure the steering wheel is centered.

STEERING COLUMN/TILT/TELESCOPIC INSPECTION

1. Check the steering column ball bearing (A) and the steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper

movement. If any bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column as an assembly.

2. Check the lower side shaft (C) for smooth movement in and out. If the lower slide shaft is removed, slip it

into the upper shaft by aligning the paint marks (D). If it sticks or binds, replace the steering column as an
assembly.

3. Check the sliding capsules (E) for distortion or breakage. If there is distortion or breakage, replace the

steering column as an assembly.

4. Check the tilt mechanism and telescopic mechanism for movement and damage.

Fig. 51: Inspecting Steering Column/Tilt/Telescopic Components

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STEERING LOCK REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be

careful not to damage the switch body when removing the shear bolts.

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