Honda 2002 Accord Manual page 792

Power Steering
Steering Gearbox Installation (cont'd)
9. Install the steering joint (A), and reconnect the
steering shaft (B) and pinion shaft (C). Make sure
the steering joint is connected as follows:
• Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole (D) with the
flat portion (E) on the shaft).
• Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole (F) with the
groove around the shaft), and loosely install the
lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt
is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
• Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated. Then install the
upper joint bolt and tighten it.
22 N m
(2.2 kgfm, 16 Ibfft)
22 N m
(2.2 kgf-m
16 Ibfft)
10. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise
until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise
(about 2 turns) until the arrow mark on the
label points straight up.
Reinstall the steering wheel (see page 17-24).
11. Install the steering joint cover (A) with the clamps
(B) and clips (C).
12. Connect the return line (A) and feed line (B) to the
valve body unit (C). After connecting the fluid lines,
make sure that there is no interference between the
lines and other parts.
16 x 1.5 mm
28 N m (29 kgfm, 21 Ibfft)
14 x 1.5 mm
37 N m (3.8kgfm,27 Ibf-ft)
17-48