Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 843

Power Steering
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Steering Column Removal and Installation
Installation
' 1 .
I n s t a l l t h e s t e e r i n g c o l u m n i n t h e r e v e r s e o r d e r o f
removal, and note these items:
. Take care not to let the sliding capsules
fall outof
t h e p o s i t i o n d u r i n g c o l u m n i n s t a l l a t i o n .
. Make sure the wires are not caught
or pinched by
any parts.
2. lnsert the upper end of the steering joint onto the
s t e e r i n g s h a f t ( A ) { l i n e u p t h e b o l t h o t e ( B ) w i t h t h e
flat portion (C) on the shaft).
3. Slip the lower end ofthe steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (D) 0ine up the bolt hote lE) with the
groove {F) around the shaft), and loosely installthe
lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
4. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steerang joint is fully seated. Then install the upper
joinr bolr and lighten borh bolts to the specified
t o r o u e .
8 x 1.25 mm
2 9 N m { 3 . 0 k q f . m ,
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17-26
(cont'd)
5. Finish the installalion and note these items;
. Make sure the wire harness is routed
and
fastened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly
connected.
. Reinstallthe steering wheel (see page
17_24).
. Reconnect the battery.
. Do the PCM idle learn procedure
( s e e p a g e 1 1 - 1 4 9 ) .
. Do the power window control unitreset
procedu.e (see pag e 22-1|39).
. Enter the anti-theft code for lhe radio,
then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Set the clock.
. Verify horn and turn signal switch
operation.
. Check wheel alignment, if necessary
(see page l8-4).