Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
Universal JointREMOVAL
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 bolts.
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.
Service limit.
Universal joint play. 0 mm (0 in)
Maximum swing torque: 0.3 N (0.03 kgf, 0.07 lb)
Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
Service limit: Maximum load. 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
Service limit: Maximum load. 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
Service limit: Maximum load. 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less
Service limit: Maximum load. 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less
