Universal Joint: Installation

Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Universal Joint. >
Unfasten the seat belt and make the steering wheel turn freely.
Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the column shaft.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the cutout (a) of the serration. If another cutout portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
1. Match the alignment marks that have been marked when removing with the column shaft (c) and the cutout portion (a) at the serrations of the yoke (b).
2. Connect the universal joint assembly - steering with the column shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Column Shaft, Cutout Portion And Yoke
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly by matching the alignment marks that have been marked when removing.
4. Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.
  Tightening torque:
  
  24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
  
  Clearance:
  
  Universal joint assembly - steering coupling to adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more