Universal Joint: Installation

Before installation, check the universal joint. Refer to , INSPECTION , Universal Joint.
Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.

Fig 1: Adjusting Steering Column Position
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Align the cutout portion (a) at serrated section of the column shaft (c) and yoke (b), then install the universal joint into column shaft.
CAUTION: Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the cutout (a) of the serration. If the protrusion is aligned with the other cutout (d), the universal joint bolt cannot be assembled.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutout Portion At Serrated Section Of Column Shaft And Yoke
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Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of universal joint to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.

Tightening torque:

24 N.m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

Clearance between universal joint coupling and adjacent parts:

15 mm (0.59 in) or more