Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Tighten the three screws (A) in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Screws Tightening Sequence
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Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Cut the wire (A), and slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C).
NOTE:
- Pinion shaft with center guide; install the steering joint by aligning the center guide.
- Pinion shaft without center guide; position the steering column by aligning the gap (D) with the angle.
Fig 2: Slipping Lower End Of Steering Joint Onto Pinion Shaft
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Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, then loosely install the steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

Fig 3: Bolt Hole, Groove And Steering Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque.
Install the steering joint cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Cover Joint And Carpet
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Set the carpet (B) in place.
Install the center console trim (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install the footrest (see step 3 under CARPET REPLACEMENT ).
Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ), and the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Install the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), and check these tasks:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
After installation, check these items:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).