Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual page 502

Steering
Steering Column Removal and Installation (cont'd)
Installation
1. Install the steering column, and make sure the
wires are not caught or pinched
by
any parts.
2. Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft
(A)
(line up the bolt hole (B) with the
flat portion (C) on the shaft).
E
8x1.25mm
28N·m
12.9
kgf·m,
21 IbMt)
A
3. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (D) (line up the bolt hole with the
groove (E) around the shaft), and loosely install the
lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
4. Pullan the steering jointto make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated. Then install the upper
joint bolt. and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
5. Finish the installation, and note these items:
• Make sure the wire harness is routed and
fastened properly.
• Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
• Reinstall the steering wheel (see page 17-8).
• Reconnect the battery.
- Do the power window control unit reset
procedure (see page 22-128).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then
enter the custmer's radio station presets.
- Set the clock.
• Verify horn, turn signal switch, and cruise control
switch operation.
• Check wheel alignment, if necessary (see page
18-4).
• Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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