Universal Joint: Installation

Install universal joint.
1. Align bolts hole on the long yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of shaft end, and insert universal joint.
2. Align bolt hole on the short yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox assembly. Lower universal joint completely.
3. Temporarily tighten bolt on the short yoke side. Raise universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly passing through the cutout at the serrated section.
4. Tighten bolt on the long yoke, then that on the short yoke side.
Tightening torque:
1. 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Make sure that universal joint bolt is tightened through notch in shaft serration.
- Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ:
1. Over 15 mm (0.59 in)
Align center of roll connector. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
CAUTION: Ensure that front wheel are set straight forward direction.
Install steering wheel and airbag module. See INSPECTION , Steering Wheel.
WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped). See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .