Universal Joint: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Center of roll connector may also be known as clockspring connector.

Install the universal joint.
1. Align the cutout at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, then insert the universal joint into the column shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Universal Joint
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Align the bolt hole on the gearbox side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox assembly. Lower the universal joint completely.
3. Temporarily tighten the bolt on the gearbox side. Raise the universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly passing through the cutout at the serrated section.
4. Tighten the bolt.
1. Tightening torque: 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.
1. Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ: Over 14 mm (0.55 in)
Align the center of roll (clock spring) connector. See ADJUSTMENTS - AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
CAUTION: Ensure that front wheel are set straight forward direction.
Install the steering wheel and AIRBAG module. See INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.
WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing AIRBAG module service. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .