Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 761

STEERING SYSTEM [W2Eo] 4-3
D: ASSEMBLY
Install steering ECU, protector, combination switch
ASSY and steering column covers .
a. Don't overtorque screw.
b . Before installing combination switch ASSY, ensure
that front wheels are set in straight-forward direction .
c . Before installing column cover (telescopic), turn
airbag system roll connector to neutral (CENTER) .
(Ref. to [5-5] No . W1E1 .)
(1) While aligning marks scribed during disassembly,
push long yoke ofjoint ASSY all the way into serrated
portion of column ASSY, setting bolt hole in cutout.
(2) Then pull the short yoke all the way out of the
serrated portion of the gear box ASSY setting the
bolt hole in the cutout .
(3) Insert the bolt through the short yoke, pull the
joint ASSY and confirm that the bolt is in cutout of the
gearbox ASSY .
(4) Fasten the short yoke side with a spring washer
and bolt, then fasten the long yoke side.
Insert this pin
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steering wheel
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E: INSTALLATION
1) Insert end of steering column ASSY into toe-board
dust seal.
2) Tighten column ASSY mounting bolt and nuts under
instrument panel .
3) Connect ignition and combination switch connectors
under instrument panel.
4) Connect airbag system connector at harness spool .
Make sure to appy double lock.
5) Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto
steering shaft. Insert roll connector guide pin into guide
hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to
prevent damage .
Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and
cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering
wheel lower end .
6) Tighten steering wheel securing nut .
7) Install universal joint .
Tightening torque : .
21 - 26 Nom (2.1 - 2 .7 kg-m, 15 - 20 ft-Ib)
a. Make sure that universal joint bolts are tightened
through notch in shaft serration .
b. Excessively large tightening torque of universal
joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between universal joint ASSY and
FTJ (Free ring Tripod Joint) :
Over 15 mm (0.59 in)
5) Installation of airbag module .
a. Do not install deployed module.
b. Do not allow harness and connector to interfere
with other parts or get caught between them.
(1) Make sure that ignition switch is turned "OFF".
After ignition switch is turned off, wait 10 minutes
before starting work.
(2) Make sure that front tires are set in straight ahead
direction .
(3) Make sure that roll connector is in neutral posi-
tion .
(4) Connect airbag connector .
Make sure to apply double lock.
(5) Connect horn and cruise control connectors .
(6) Fasten bolts securing module using TORX® bit
T30 .(Refer to 5-5 [C000] .)
(7) Install both steering wheel lower covers.
Airbag warning lamp check:
Make sure that when ignition switch is turned to "ON",
airbag warning lamp goes off after being "lit" for 8
seconds .
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