Impreza Outback Sport AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the universal joint bolts and then remove the universal joint.
CAUTION: Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can be reassembled at the original serration.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Install the universal joint.
1. Align the cutout at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, then insert the universal joint into the column shaft.
2. Align the bolt hole on the gearbox side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox assembly. Lower the universal joint
completely.
3. Temporarily tighten the bolt on the gearbox side. Raise the universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly passing through the cutout at the
serrated section.
4. Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
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Make sure that universal joint bolt is tightened through notch in shaft serration.
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Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ: Over 14 mm ft. 0.55 in)
2. Align the center of roll connector.
