Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Universal Joint
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > INSPECTION">
2. Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly - steering to the neutral position and lock the tilt lever.
3. Align the cutout portion (a) at serrated section of the column shaft (c) and yoke (b), then install the universal joint assembly - steering 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 another cutout portions (d) are used for alignment, the bolt of the universal joint assembly - steering cannot be assembled.
(A) | Column shaft side | (B) | Gearbox side |
4. Install the universal joint assembly - steering to the serrations of the gearbox assembly by matching the alignment marks.
5. 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 the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
Tightening torque:
24 N·m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Clearance:
Universal joint assembly - steering coupling to adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more
Removal
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Universal JointREMOVAL1. Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly - steering to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.2. Remove the universal j ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTIONTroublePossible causeCorrective action• Steering effort is heavy in all ranges.• Steering effort is heavy at s ...
Other materials:
Removal
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Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning
light
CAUTION
After turning the ignition switch
to the "ON" position, if this
indicator light/warning light behaves
in any of the following
ways, the electrical system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for
an inspection.
It remains blinking in RED.
It remains il ...
Removal
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