Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1279

S t e e r i n g G e a r b o x R e m o v a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n
Special Tools Required
• Ball joint remover, 28 m m 07MAC-SL0A202
• Subframe adapter EQS02C000016 *
• Available t h r o u g h the Honda Tool and Equipment
p r o g r a m 888-424-6857
Removal
Note these items during removal:
• Using solvent and a brush to w a s h any oil and dirt off
the end of the gearbox. A v o i d any electrical parts.
Blow dry w i t h compressed air.
• Make sure to remove the steering wheel before
disconnecting the steering joint to avoid d a m a g i n g
the cable reel.
1. Make sure y o u have the anti-theft codes for the
radio and the navigation system (if equipped), then
write d o w n the X M radio channel presets.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then
disconnect the negative cable f r o m the battery.
3. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it w i t h safety
stands in the proper locations (see page 1-7).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
6. Remove the driver's under cover (see page 20-67).
7. Remove the steering joint cover A.
8. Remove the steering joint bolt (A), and disconnect
the steering joint by m o v i n g the steering joint (B)
t o w a r d the c o l u m n . Hold the slider shaft (C) on the
c o l u m n w i t h a piece of w i r e (D) between the joint
yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the
upper shaft (see page 17-9).
8 x 1.25 mm
9. Remove the center guide (A), and discard it.
B
10. Remove the steering joint cover B. Be careful not to
damage the mating surface on the joint cover B and
pinion shaft g r o m m e t .
(cont'd)
17-47