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Check of Tilting Force

  1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and loosen the lock lever fully.
  2. Attach the spring scale (A) to the highest point of the steering wheel, and tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
    Fig 1: Setting Steering Wheel In Straight Ahead Driving Position
    G08087974Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Pull the spring scale straight up, and read the force required to move the steering column.
  4. Attach the spring scale to the lowest point of the steering wheel.
  5. Pull the spring scale straight down, and read the force required to move the steering column.

    Tilting force (upward/downward): 

    Standard: 70 N (7.1 kgf, 16 lbf) max. 

  6. If the measurement is higher than specified, or if the tilt function feels rough, do the following:
    • Loosen the attaching bolts and nuts so they are finger tight.
    • Release the lock lever, and tilt and telescope the steering column several times.
    • Tilt the column down, then tighten the lock lever.
    • Tighten the attaching nuts, then tighten the attaching bolts.
  7. Test the tilting force again. If the force is still higher than the specification, replace the steering column as an assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
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