Universal Joint: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align the cutout at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, and then insert the universal joint into column shaft.

Fig 1: Inserting Universal Joint Into Column Shaft
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Align the matching marks, and then insert the universal joint to serrated section of gear box assembly.
Tighten the bolt.
1. Tightening torque: 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of the universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
1. Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ: Over 14 mm (0.55 in)
Align the center of roll connector. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Install the steering wheel and airbag module. Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.

WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service. .