Universal Joint: Installation

Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Universal Joint.>
Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly - steering to the neutral position and lock the tilt lever.

Fig 1: Adjusting Tilt Position Of Steering Column Assembly
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Align the cutout portion (a) at serrated section of the column shaft (c) and yoke (b), then install the universal joint assembly - steering into column shaft.
CAUTION: Be sure to align the protruded portion (a) of the column shaft with the cutout portion (a) at serrated section. If another cutout portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.

Fig 2: Identifying Column Shaft Side And Gearbox Side
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Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly by matching the alignment marks.
Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.

Tightening torque:

24 N.m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

Clearance:

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