Esteem GL Wagon L4-1.8L (1999)
1. Align flat part of lower joint shaft with bolt hole of upper joint as shown. Then insert lower joint shaft into upper joint.
2. Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straightforward state and insert lower joint into steering pinion shaft.
3. Torque steering column upper nuts first and then lower nuts to specifications as given below.
Tightening Torque
(a): 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 ft. lbs.)
(b): 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Torque steering shaft joint bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque (c): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
5. Install steering shaft joint lower cover and then upper cover.
6. Reposition floor carpet.
