Steering Column Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to let the sliding capsules fall out of the position during column installation.
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
Insert the upper end of the steering joint onto the steering shaft (A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the flat portion (C) on the shaft).

Fig 1: Inserting Upper End Of Steering Joint Onto Steering Shaft And Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (D) (line up the bolt hole (E) with the groove (F) around the shaft), and loosely install the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten both bolts to the specified torque.
Install the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install the driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Finish the installation, and note these items:
- Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
- Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
- Reinstall the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
- Reconnect the battery.
- 2002-2004 models: Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Set the clock.
- Verify horn and turn signal switch operation.