Steering Column/Steering Shaft Inspection - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Steering
Steering Column/Steering Shaft Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing {A) and the steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper movement. lf any
bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column as an assembly.
Check the retaining collar (C) for damage. lf it is damaged, replace the steering column as an assembly.
Check the absorbing plates {D) for distortion or breakage. lf there is distortion or breakage replace the steering
c o l u m n a s a n a s s e m b l y .
Check the steering shaft (E) for bending and damage.
Check the joint dust seal (F) for deterioration and damage.
6401
US thru VIN JHMAP 11i1.YT008411
Canad. thru VIN JHMAP 114.YT800750
Torque:22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ftl
US from VIN JHMAP 114.YT008412
Canada from VIN JHMAP 114.YT800750
Torque:29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m,22 lbf.ftl
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6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m
(1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbt.ft)
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