Acura CSX. Manual — part 334

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17-11

8 x 1.25 mm
13 N·m
(1.3 kgf·m,
9.4 lbf·ft)

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)

C
8 x 1.25 mm
28 N·m (2.9 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)

D

H

F

G

E

B

A

F

B

10. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (A).

11. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column shaft by removing the screws (B).

12. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.

13. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), then disconnect the steering joint (D) from the pinion shaft.

14. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts. If the lower slide shaft (F) is removed,

slip it into the upper shaft (G) by aligning the paint or stamped marks (H).

15. Remove the center guide (if equipped), and discard it. The center guide is for factory assembly only.

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Installation

17-12

Steering

A

A

A

73

20 °

B

A

FRONT

C

C
8 x 1.25 mm
28 N·m
(2.9 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)

A

B

1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of

removal, and note these items:

• Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by

any parts.

• Tighten the three screws (A) in the sequence

shown.

2. Center the steering rack within its stroke in the

steering joint connection.

3. With the rack in the straight ahead driving position,

cut the wire (A) and slip the lower end of the
steering joint onto the pinion shaft (B).

NOTE:

• Pinion shaft with center guide; install the steering

joint by aligning the center guide.

• Pinion shaft without center guide; position the

steering column by aligning the gap (C) with the
angle.

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. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that
the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the
steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

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17-13

A

5. Install the steering joint cover (A).

6. Install the steering wheel (see page 17-8), and the

driver’s airbag (see page 24-188).

7. Install the column covers (see page 17-9).

8. Install the driver’s dashboard undercover (see page

20-103).

9. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure

(see page 22-68), and do these tasks:

• 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.

10. 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 position,

and to the center telescopic position, then do the
front toe inspection (see page 18-5).

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17-14

17-14

Steering

Steering Column Inspection

Steering Lock Replacement

D

B

A

E

F

B

C

A

B

1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-10).

2. Do these checks:

• Check the steering column ball bearing (A) and

the steering joint (B) for play and proper
movement. If any bearing is noisy or has
excessive play, replace the steering column as an
assembly.

• Check the lower slide 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 or stamped marks (D). If it sticks or
binds, replace the steering column as an
assembly.

• Check the sliding capsules (E) for distortion or

breakage. If there is distortion or breakage,
replace the steering column as an assembly.

• Check the tilt mechanism and telescopic

mechanism for movement and damage.

• Check the absorbing plates (F) for distortion or

breakage. If there is distortion or breakage,
replace the steering column as an assembly.

3. Install the steering column (see page 17-12).

1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-10).

2. Center-punch both of the two shear bolts, and drill

the heads of the bolts off with a 5 mm (0.20 in.) drill
bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body when
removing the shear bolts.

3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.

4. Install the switch body without the key inserted.

5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.

6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper

operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.

7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B)

twist off.

8. Rewrite the immobilizer control unit-receiver

(see page 22-329), and make sure the immobilizer
system works properly.

9. Install the steering column (see page 17-12).

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