Steering Column; Removal/Lnstallation - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
S R S c o m p o n e n t s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h i s a r e a . R e v i e w t h e
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering column for SRS,
remove the driver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see
section 24).
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-35).
2 .
R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s d a s h b o a r d l o w e r c o v e r a n d
driver's knee bolster (see section 20).
3.
Remove the combination switch assemblv from the
steering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
rors.
4.
Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
5.
Remove the steering joint cover
6.
Remove the steering joint bolts.
7 .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e s t e e r i n g i o i n t b y m o v i n g t h e j o i n t
toward the column, and remove it from the column
shaft.
8 . R e m o v e t h e s t e e r i n g c o l u m n b y r e m o v i n g t h e
attaching nuts and bolt.
UPPER
RETAINING COLLAR
NOTE: Take care not to letthe
retaining collar fall out of
position during installation.
STEERING JOINT BOLTS
22 N.m {2.2 kgt m, 16 lbl.ftl
FLANGE BOLTS
22 N.m 12.2 kgl'rn,
9.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on
the shaft), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
b. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
a r o u n d t h e s h a f t ) . a n d l o o s e l y i n s t a l l t h e l o w e r
joint bolt.
Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the
groove in the pinion shaft.
c . P u l l o n t h e s t e e r i n g j o i n t t o m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e
steering joint is fully seated. Then tighten the joint
bolts.
.
Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any
parts when installing the column.
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened
properly,
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
STEERING COLUMN
COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
t
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must line up
on shaft.
15 lbl tr)
JOINT BOLT
COLUMN COVER
Groove.
B o l t m u s t l i n e u p w i t h
g . o o v e a r o u n d o n s h a f t .
CLIP
JOINT COVER
17-37