Universal Joint: Installation

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Align the cutout portion at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, then install the universal joint into column shaft.

Fig 1: Position Of Installing Universal Joint Into Column Shaft
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Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque: 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Clearance between coupling of universal joint and turbo cover: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more
Align the center position of the roll connector. Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector.
Install the steering wheel. Ref. to INSTALLATION , STEERING WHEEL.