Inspection - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Note these items during installation:
• Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts when installing the column.
• Make sure the wire harness is routed and fas-
tened properly.
• Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
• Make sure the steering joint is connected as fol-
lows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto
the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with
the flat of the shaft).
b, Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto
the pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the
groove around the shaft), and install the lower
joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated.
Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
Inspection
• Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. If
there is noisy or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assemblv.
• Check the retaining collar for damage. If it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining coliar,
COLUMN BALL
SHIFT LEVER
See section 14.
PlASTIC
INJECTIONS
ABSORBING
.. <I
22 N'm 12.2 kgf.m, 1Slbf.ft)
STEERING JOINT
------ ...
_---.....
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must Hne
up
with flet on shaft.
PINION
fo....---
SHAFT
Flat portion, ---,....,.
STEERING JOINT
LOWER JOINT SOL T
Bolt must line
up
witt'!
groove around on shaft,
Groove,
SHAFT
• Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules for distortion and breakage.
Replace the column as an assembly if they are dis-
torted or broken .
SLIDING CAPSULE
This part is attached
to the column bracket
with the plastic injections.
STEERING JOINT
BEARINGS
ABSORBING
PLATE GUIDE
IGMTlON SWITCH
See section 23 .
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