Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1245

S t e e r i n g C o l u m n / T i l t / T e l e s c o p i c
I n s p e c t i o n
• Check the steering c o l u m n ball bearing (A) and the
steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper
m o v e m e n t . If any bearing is noisy or has excessive
play, replace the steering c o l u m n as an assembly.
• Check the lower slide shaft (C) for s m o o t h m o v e m e n t
in and out. If the lower slide shaft is r e m o v e d , slip it
into the upper shaft by aligning the stamped marks
(D). If it sticks or binds, replace the steering c o l u m n
as an assembly.
• Check the sliding capsules (E) for distortion or
breakage. If there is distortion or breakage, replace
the steering c o l u m n as an assembly.
• Check the tilt mechanism and telescopic m e c h a n i s m
for m o v e m e n t and damage.
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S t e e r i n g L o c k R e p l a c e m e n t
1. Remove the steering c o l u m n (see page 17-9).
2. Center-punch each of the t w o shear bolts, and drill
their heads off w i t h a 5 m m (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be
careful not to damage the switch body w h e n
r e m o v i n g the shear bolts.
3. Remove the shear bolts f r o m the switch body.
4. Install the switch body w i t h o u t the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper
operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.
7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B)
twist off.
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