Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 433

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Inspection
STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY
8 mm FLANGE NUTS
16 N-m
(1.6 kg-m, 12 Ib-ft)
NOTE:
• Check the telescopic mechanism, tilt mechanism, and steering joint bearings or steering shaft for movement and damage.
Replace as an assembly if damaged or faulty.
• If either the steering column assembly or TCS sensor is removed, select the appropriate shim and adjust the distance
between the steering shaft and TCS sensor. Refer to
Attach a spring scale to the knob of the telescopic lever.
Measure the force required to move the lever.
Preload: 70 - 90 N (7 - 9 kg, 15 - 20 Ibs)
TELESCOPIC LEVER
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6 mm SOCKET BOLT
SHIM
10 N-m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft)
TCS SENSOR
COLUMN HOLDER
8 mm BOLTS
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
Section 19
SPRING
SCALE
RETAINING
COLLARS
Check for damage.
TOOTHED
LOCK WASHER
CLAMPS
for shim selection.
If the force measured is not within the specification,
loosen the locknut, then turn the telescopic adjusting
bolt until the correct force can be obtained.
STEERING JOINT
BOLTS
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
CLIP
STEERING
JOINT COVER
LOCKNUT
TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTING BOLT