Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair

Universal Joint

REMOVAL
1) Remove the steering wheel.
2) Place alignment marks on universal joint.
3) Remove the universal joint bolt, and then remove the universal joint.





INSTALLATION
1) Align the cutout portion at serrated section of the column shaft and yoke, then install the universal joint into column shaft.





2) Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
3) Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque: 24 N-m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.

4) Align the center position of the roll connector.
5) Install the steering wheel.

INSPECTION
Check for wear, damage or any other faults. Replace as necessary.





Measure the swing torque of universal joint.