Subaru Outback (BR): Universal Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.
2) Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.
3) Remove the universal joint.
- Place alignment marks on universal joint.
- Remove the universal joint bolt and remove the universal joint.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Before installation, check the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-23, INSPECTION, Universal Joint.>
2) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest 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 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 the protrusion is aligned with the other cutout (d), the universal joint bolt cannot be assembled.
- Column shaft side
- Gearbox side
4) Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching 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 universal joint to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
Tightening torque: 24 N*m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Clearance between universal joint coupling and adjacent parts: 15 mm (0.59 in) or more
C: INSPECTION
Check for wear, damage or any other faults.
1) Check the universal joint for excessive looseness.
Service limit: Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in)
2) Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
- Place the universal joint between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.
- With the yoke (a) of gearbox side facing up, measure the swing torque in two directions.
- With the yoke (b) of steering column side facing up, measure the swing torque in two directions.
Service limit: Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lbf) or less
- Replace as necessary, if it is found defective.
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Steering Column
A: REMOVAL
1) Adjust the tilt position to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.
2) Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
Push in the snap pin using a hexagon wrench or equivalent wrapp
Steering Gearbox
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the cradle. <Ref. to FS-20, REMOVAL, Cradle.>
2) Remove the bolts, and remove left and right main mounting brackets.
3) Remove the bolts and remove the steering gearbox.
C
Power Steering Oil Pump
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
3) Remove the power steering oil pump assembly.
Disconnect the co
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Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this section on general maintenance and service
for your SUBA
Drive Cycle
A: PROCEDURE
It is necessary to perform the drive cycle listed below if DTC is not found
in the Inspection Mode. It is possible
to complete diagnosis of the DTC by performing the indicated drive cycle. After
the repair for the DTC, perform
a necessary drive cycle and make sure the function recover
