Universal Joint: Installation
- Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSPECTION .
- Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position.CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering.CAUTION:
- Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the cutout (a) other serration. If another cutout portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly
- steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
- When tightening the mounting bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering, always tighten the gearbox side bolts first.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
- Match the alignment marks that have been marked when removing with the column shaft (c) and the cutout portion (a) at the serrations of the yoke (b).
- Connect the universal joint assembly - steering with the column shaft.
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly by matching the guide (a) cutout portion or the alignment marks that have been marked when removing.
- Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.
Tightening torque:
24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Clearance:
Universal joint assembly - steering coupling to adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more
- Unfasten the seat belt and make the steering wheel turn freely.
- Install the under cover - front.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)