Honda Pilot: Steering Wheel Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

2. Driver's Airbag - Remove

3. Steering Wheel - Remove

1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect the connector (A).
3. With heated steering wheel: Disconnect the connector (B).
4. If equipped, remove the harness (C) and the connectors (D) from the harness guide to gain access to the steering wheel puller holes (E).
5. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (F) three turns.

6. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B).
7. Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.

Note these items when removing the steering wheel:

• Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
• f you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.

8. Remove the steering wheel puller.
9. Remove the steering wheel (A).

   NOTE: Remove the old sealant from the threads (B) in the column shaft.

Installation

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

1. Steering Wheel - Install

1. Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops.
3. Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

4. Position the steering wheel hub (A) so that it engages the pin (B) of the cable reel.
5. Install the steering wheel (C) on to the steering column shaft.

   NOTE: Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

6. Install the new steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.

   NOTE: Install the steering wheel bolt and tighten it within 5 minutes using the specified tightening torque.

7. With heated steering wheel: Connect the connector (B).
8. Connect the connector (C).
9. If equipped, install the harness (D) and the connectors (E) to the harness guide.
10. Make sure the harness is routed and fastened properly.

3. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Connect

4. Steering Wheel Spoke Angle - Check

1. Check the steering wheel spoke angle.
2. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered), correct the engagement of the wheel/column shaft splines.

5. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize

6. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear

Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check

Check

1. Steering Wheel Rotational Play - Check

1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left and right without moving the front wheels.

• If the play is within the limit, the steering gearbox and the steering linkage are OK.
• If the play exceeds the limit, adjust the rack guide. If the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment, inspect the steering linkage and the steering gearbox.

Rotational play (A): 0－10 mm (0－0.39 in)

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