Universal Joint: Installation

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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 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: Sectional View Of Universal Joint And Column Shaft
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching 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 universal joint to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.

Tightening torque:

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

Clearance between coupling of universal joint and turbo cover:

15 mm (0.59 in) or more
Align the center position of the roll connector. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
Install the steering wheel. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >