Steering Lock Replacement - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Steering Column
Inspection (cont'd)
1. Move the tilt lever from the loose position to the
lock position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt
lever preload 10 mm 10.4 in) from the end of the tilt
lever.
Preload: 70 - 90 N (7 - 9 kgl, 15 - 20 Ibl)
2. If the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust th e preload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position.
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt, and remove the
stop. Be careful not to loosen the tilt lever when
installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm lock
bolt.
SPRING SCALE
\ 1
-, -
10 mm (0.4 inl
STOP
nLT LOCK BOLT
Tighten the lock bolt with
the tilt lever raised.
6
mm
LOCK BOLT
7 N·m
10.7
kgf·m, 5
Ibf.ftl
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or right.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position,
and install the stop. Check the preload again. II
the measurement is still out of specification,
repeat the above procedures a. through c. to
adjust.
17-22
Steering Lock Replacement
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-20).
2. Center punch the shear bolt, and drill bolt head off
with a 5 mm (3/ 16 in) drill bit.
3. Remove the shear bolt from the switch body. Be
careful not to damage the switch body when remov-
ing the shear bolt.
4. Insert the ignition key and turn it to "I".
5. Push the lock pin down, and pull out the steering
lock body from the steering column.
LOCK PIN
SERVICE HOlE
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SHEAR BOLT
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Replace.
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STEERING LOCK
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BODY
6. Insert the ignition key to the new steering lock
body, and turn it to "I".
7. Push the lock pin down, and insert the steering lock
body into the steering column until it clicks into place.
8. Loosely install the new shear bolt.
9. Check for proper operation of the steering wheel
lock, and that the ignition key turns freely.
10. Tighten the shear bolt until the hex head twists off.
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SHEAR BOLT