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Check of Lock Lever Force

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  1. Move the lock lever (A) from the loosened position to the locked position three to five times, then release the lock lever. Adjust the steering column to the center tilt position and also to the full telescopic out position, and hold the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Pushing Lock Lever
    G06970480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Using a commercially available push-pull gauge, push up the lock lever 10 mm (0.39 in) in from its end, and measure the force required to move the lock lever.

    Lock lever force: 

    50-70 N (5.1-7.1 kgf, 11.2-15.7 lbf) min. 

  3. If the measurement is higher than specified, replace the steering column as an assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).