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Universal Joint: Installation

CAUTION:
  • For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  • When installing the universal joint assembly steering, make sure the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
  • When installing the universal joint assembly steering, make sure it is aligned the same way it was when you removed it.
  1. Before installation, check the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSPECTION .
  2. Install the universal joint assembly steering.
    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.
    • When tightening the mounting bolts of the universal joint assembly steering, always tighten the gearbox side bolts first.
    • Make sure the steering wheel is firmly secured to avoid damaging the harness.
    1. Connect the universal joint assembly steering on the lower side first and then on the upper side by matching the alignment marks that were placed during the removal.
    2. Use new flange bolts and tighten the ones on the gearbox side first, followed by the ones on the column shaft side.

      Tightening torque: 

      38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

      Clearance: 

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

    3. Install the dust seal.
  3. Install the under cover COMPL front T/M and the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  4. Unfasten the seat belt and make the steering wheel turn freely.
  5. If you have replaced the universal joint assembly steering, check the position of the steering wheel with respect to the straight-ahead position of the vehicle.
    1. When the steering wheel is in the following condition, perform the steering wheel installation over again.
      • When the wheels are set in the straight-ahead position, the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal.
      • Error is more than 2° on the periphery of the steering wheel.
    G16526457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (a) Within 2°
  6. Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
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