Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
Universal Joint
REMOVAL
1) Remove the steering wheel.
2) Make matching mark on the universal joint.
3) Remove the universal joint bolts, and then remove the universal joint.
INSTALLATION
1) Align the cutout at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, and then insert the universal joint into column shaft.
2) Align the matching marks, and then insert the universal joint to serrated section of gear box assembly.
3) Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
24 Nm (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
Excessively large tightening torque of the universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ:
Over 14 mm (0.55 inch)
4) Align the center of roll connector.
5) Install the steering wheel and airbag module.
WARNING:
