Universal Joint: Installation

Align the cutout portion 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 1: Aligning Protrusion Section Of Column Shaft Side With Cutout Of Serration
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Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
Tighten the bolts.
CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.

Tightening torque:

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

Clearance between coupling of universal joint and turbo cover:

15 mm (0.59 in) or more
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