Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 865

Steering Column
Removal/Installation
SRS
components afB
located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions. and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:
• Before removing the steering column, remove the
driver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section
24).
• Before removing or installing, set the column shaft in
the neutral position by pulling up the steering column
to uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).
Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:
23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER
POSITION
8 mm 15/16)
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POSITION
MAXIMUM LOWER
POSITION
COLUMN SHAFT CENTER
TILT LEVER
1. Remove the steering whee) isee page 17-18).
2. Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20).
3. Remove the column covers.
4.
With
AfT,
move the shift lever to the
[l!]
position,
and remove the shift cable from the column, and
set it aside (see section 14).
5. Remove the combination switch assembly from the
steering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
6. Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-
partment.
7. Remove the steering column by removing the
attaching nuts and bolts.
'1' mm 100 mrn 5 mm
143/8 In) 1315/16 in)j,.. 13/16 in)
UPPER COLUMN COVER
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JOINT COVER BOOT BAND
9,8 N-m
11.0 kvt'm,
71bHtI
22 N'm 12.2
STE'ERI'IG JOINT
COLUMN BRACKET
17-20
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS
39 N'm 10,0 kgl'm,
29lbf·ft)
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS
16 N·m 11.6 kvt·m. 12 IbHt)
COMBINA.n04\l SWITCH ASSEMBLY
COLUMN COVER