Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 846

Tilt Lever Preload InsPection
1. Move the tilt lever (A) from the loose position to the
lock posilion three to tive times; then measure the
t i l t l e v e r p r e l o a d 1 O m m ( 0 . 4 i n ) f r o m t h e e n d o f t h e
tilt lever.
Preload:70 90 N {7 9 kgf, 15 20lbf)
2 .
lf the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust the preload using the following procedures.
. Loosen the tilt lever, and setthe steering column
in the neutral Position,
. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt (B), and remove the
stop (C). Be careful not to loosen the tilt lever
when installing the stop or tlghtening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt (D)
left bolt,
. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position,
and install the stop. Check the preload again. lf
the measurement is still out of specification,
repeat the above procedures to adjust
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10 mm 10.4 in,)
Steering Lock Replacement
1 .
1 .
Remove the steering column {see page
'17-25).
Center punch each ot the two shear bolts' and drill
t h e i r h e a d s o f f w i t h a 5 m m ( 3 / 1 6 i n ) d r i l l b i t . B e
careful not to damage the switch body when
removing the shear bolts.
Remove the shear bolts from the switch body
Install the switch body without the key inserted
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
Insen the ignition key, and check for proper
operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freelY.
Tighten the shear bolts (A) untilthe hex heads (B)
twist off.
A
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