Universal Joint: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the cutout at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, then install the universal joint into column shaft.
- Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
- Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Clearance between coupling of universal joint to turbo cover:
15 mm (0.59 in) or more - Align the center of roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
- Install the steering wheel. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >