Steering column (Honda Civic 5)

Contents: Removal/Installation ⇊ Inspection ⇊

Removal/Installation

The location of the SRS parts is provided in this section. Be familiar with the location of the parts, precautions, and procedures for working on the SRS before performing repairs or maintenance.

Note: Before removing the steering column for SRS, remove the airbag and cable reel.

1. Remove the steering wheel.

2. Remove the driver's instrument panel lower cover.

3. Remove the combination switch from the steering column shaft by disconnecting the connectors.

4. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.

5. Remove the steering crosspiece cover.

6. Remove the steering crosspiece bolts.

7. Disengage the steering crosspiece by moving the crosspiece towards the column and remove it from the column shaft.

8. Remove the steering column by unscrewing the connecting nuts and bolt.

9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Note:

Make sure the steering crosspiece is assembled as follows:

a. Insert the upper end of the steering crosspiece into the steering shaft (align the bolt hole with the chamfer on the shaft), and loosely install the upper connecting bolt.

b. Slide the lower end of the steering crosspiece onto the drive pinion shaft (align the bolt hole with the recess on the shaft), and loosely install the lower connecting bolt. Make sure that the lower connecting bolt is securely fastened in the groove on the drive pinion shaft.

c. Press down on the steering crosspiece to make sure it is in place. Then tighten the bolts.

Make sure that the wires are not caught or pinched by any part during column installation.

Make sure the wire connections are oriented correctly and are made correctly. Make sure the connectors are connected.

Make sure the wire connections are oriented…

Inspection

Note: The steering column can be of two types (type A and type B). Type A steering column is shown in the figure; type B is identical except for the design of the shock absorbing plates.

Check the steering column ball bearing and steering universal joint bearings for play and smooth rotation. If there is noise or excessive play, replace the universal joint or column assembly.
Check the clamp for damage. If damaged, replace it.
Check the shock absorber plates, shock absorber plate guides and anti-friction pads for warping or breakage. Replace them as a unit if they are warped or broken.

Check the shock absorber plates, shock absorber…

1. Move the folding lever from the loose position to the clamped position for 3 to 5 minutes.; then measure the pre-tension of the drop arm at a distance of 10 mm from the end of the drop arm.

Pre-tension: 70 - 90 N (7-9 kgf)

2. If the reading is not within specification, adjust the pretension by following the procedures below.

a. Loosen the release lever and set the steering column to neutral position,

b. Unscrew the locking bolt MB and remove the stopper.

c. Adjust the tension by turning the swing arm bolt from left to right

d. Pull the swing arm up and set the stopper. Check the swing arm tension. If the readings are still not within specifications, repeat procedures (a) through (d).