Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1291

30. Install the new cover seal (A) all the w a y around in
the steering joint cover B. Make sure there are no
wrinkles in the seal, then install the steering joint
cover B.
A
3 1 . Center the steering rack w i t h i n its stroke.
32. Position the steering c o l u m n joint (A) so the bolt (B)
near to the notch (C) is w i t h i n the range s h o w n .
FRONT
33. W i t h the rack in the straight ahead driving position,
cut the w i r e (D) and slip the lower end of the
steering joint on to pinion shaft (E).
34. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint w i t h the
groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely
install the joint bolt (C). Make sure the joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull on
the steering joint to make sure the steering joint is
fully seated.
35. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified
torque.
36. Install the steering joint cover A.
37. Install the f r o n t w h e e l , then set the wheels in the
straight ahead position.
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