Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove universal joint bolts and then remove universal joint.
CAUTION: Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can be reassembled at the original serration.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Install universal joint.
1. Align bolt hole on the long yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of shaft end, and insert universal joint.
2. Align bolt hole on the short yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox assembly. Lower universal joint completely.
3. Temporarily tighten bolt on the short yoke side. Raise universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly passing through the cutout at the serrated section.
4. Tighten bolt on the long yoke, then the one on the short yoke side.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Make sure that universal joint bolt is tightened through notch in shaft serration.
^ Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts nosy lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ: Over 15 mm (0.59 inch)
2. Align center of roll connector.
CAUTION: Ensure that front wheels are set straight forward.
3. Install steering wheel and airbag module.
WARNING: Always refer to Restraint Systems before performing airbag module service.
C: INSPECTION
Clean the disassembled parts with a cloth, and check for wear, damage, or any other faults. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
Measurement of folding torque of universal joint is as shown in the figures.
Service limit:
Maximum load; 5.49 N (0.56 kgf, 1.23 lb.) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load; 5.49 N (0.56 kgf, 1.23 lb.) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load; 8.43 N (0.86 kgf, 1.90 lb.) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load; 8.43 N (0.86 kgf, 1.90 lb.) or less