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Universal Joint: Installation

  1. Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSPECTION .
  2. Unfasten the seat belt and make the steering wheel turn freely.
  3. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the column shaft. (Except for WRX STI model)
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the cut-out (a) of the serration. If another cut-out portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
    • When tightening the mounting bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering, always tighten the gearbox side bolts first.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
    1. Match the alignment marks that have been marked when removing with the column shaft (c) and the cut-out portion (a) at the serrations of the yoke (b).
    2. Connect the universal joint assembly - steering with the column shaft.
      G13648344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly, by matching the cut-out of guide (a) or the alignment marks that have been marked when removing.
      G13262118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.

      Tightening torque: 

      24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

      Clearance: 

      Universal joint assembly - steering coupling to adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more

  4. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the column shaft. (WRX STI model)
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the cut-out (a) of the serration. If another cut-out portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
    • When tightening the mounting bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering, always tighten the gearbox side bolts first.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
    1. Match the alignment marks that have been marked when removing with the column shaft (c) and the cut-out portion (a) at the serrations of the yoke (b).
    2. Connect the universal joint assembly - steering with the column shaft.
      G13648346Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly by matching the alignment marks that have been marked when removing.
    4. Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.

      Tightening torque: 

      24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

      Clearance: 

      Universal joint assembly - steering coupling to adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more

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