Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual page 679

Steering Column
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. ll
there is noise or if there is excessive plav, replace the
i o i n t o r c o l u m n a s s e m b l y .
C h e c k t h e r e t a i n i n g c o l l a r t o r d a m a g e . l f i r i s d a m '
aged, replace the retaining coilar.
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules for distonion and breakage.
Replace them as an assembly if they are distorted or
DroKen.
ABSORBING PLATE
COLUMN SALL BEANING
IGNITION SWITCH
see section 23.
Move the tilt lever from the loose position to lock
position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt lever
preload 10 mm (0.4 in) from the end of the tilt lever.
Preload: 70-90 N {7 -9 kgl, 15-20 lbll
l f t h e m e a s u r e m e n t i s o u t o f t h e s p e c i f i c a t i o n ,
adjust the preload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position,
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt and remove the stop.
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or right.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position
and install the stop. Check the preload again. lf
t h e m e a s u r e m e n t i s s t i l l o u t o f s p e c i f i c a t i o n ,
repeat the above procedures (a) through (c) to
adjust.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to loosen the lilt lsvel
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
RETAINING COLLAR
AESORBING PLATE
JOINT
BEARINGS
PLASTIC
INJECTIONS
This pan is attached
to the column bracket
with the plastic iniectaons.
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SPRING SCALE
TILT LOCK BOLT
17-30
9.8 N.m (1.0 kst.m, 7.2 lblft)
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