Universal Joint: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.

Fig 2: Preventing Steering Wheel From Turning Using Seat Belt
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Remove the universal joint.
1. Place alignment marks on universal joint.
2. Remove the universal joint bolt and remove the universal joint.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Universal Joint Bolt
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