Check of Lock Lever Force
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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
- Using a commercially available push-pull gauge, push the lock lever 10 mm (0 39 in) in from its end, and measure the force required to move lock lever
Lock lever force
50-70 N (5 1-7 1 kgf, 11-16 lbf) mm
- If the measurement is out of the specification, adjust the preload using the following procedures
- Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ), then remove the column covers (see SIDE DEFOGGER VENT TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Adjust the preload by turning the nut (A)
- Check the preload again If the measurement is still out of specification, repeat the above procedures to adjust
- Install the column covers (see SIDE DEFOGGER VENT TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION )