Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 718

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
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,
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steer-
ing 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.
• '00 - 01 Models: After installing the steering column,
perform the steering angle sensor neutral position
memorizing (see page 19-268).
STEERING JOINT BOLTS
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must line up
with flat on shaft.
Flat portion.
Groove.
PINION
SHAFT
STEERING JOINT
STEERING
SHAFT
STEERING JOINT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must line up with
groove around on shaft.