Steering Wheel - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual

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STEERING WHEEL
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2) Set the tires to straight-ahead position.
3) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "Air Bag System" before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-12,
CAUTION, Driver's Airbag Module.>
4) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from the shaft using steering
puller.
NOTE:
Make the matching marks on the steering wheel
and steering column in advance.
(1) Matching mark
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-1 7,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align the matching marks on the steering wheel
and steering column.
Tightening torque:
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
WARNING:
Always refer to "Air Bag System" before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-1 2,
CAUTION, Driver's Airbag Module.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on lower end of surface of steering
wheel to prevent damage. Draw out the airbag
system connector, horn connector and cruise
control connectors from the guide hole of
steering wheel lower end.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace the steering
wheel.
2) Check the splines on the steering wheel for dam-
age. If the damage is excessive, replace the steer-
ing wheel.
44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
2
-
4
mm
(0.08
-
0.16 in)
PS-19