Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 875

STEERING SYSTEM 4-3
2) Ensure that steering column pops up and locks normally.
To do this with tilt function locked, pull memory pin ASSY
lever
c@
in direction of arrow to allow column to pop up and
then push column down to original position. Repeat several
times.
Tilt function must be securely locked.
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Fig. 55
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c@
L4-733
3)
After adjustment, move column ASSY to lowest tilt
position, lock tilt lever, and tighten lock bolt from below
column bracket.
Fig. 56
ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING EFFORT
FOR TELESCOPING
1) Turn adjusting screw
@
until it makes contact, then
back off
20
to
30
degrees. Tighten nut
@
while holding
adjusting screw
@
stationary.
Tightening torque:
12 - 16 N·m (1.2 - 1.6 kg-m, 9 - 12 ft-Ib)
Confirm that wing bracket has no play in rotational direction
and little operating effort for telescoping is required. Readjust
if necessary.
L4-735
Fig. 57
2)
Apply a small amount of grease to rod
@.
Install rod
@
and lock shaft (telescopic)
@
to telescopic shaft
@ .
Then, tighten with telescopic lever
@.
(This tightening may
be performed after mounting steering column ASSY on
vehicle.)
Tightening torque:
5 - 6 N·m (0.5 - 0.6 kg-m, 3.6 - 4.3 ft-Ib)
L4-736
Fig. 58
COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1)
Install control wing ASSY and combination switch ASSY
to steering column ASSY.
Apply grease to sliding portion of combination switch and
shaft.
2) Next, with telescopic shaft fully extended, install column
cover, lower cover ASSY, and combination meter ASSY.
Nut tightening torque:
10 - 18 N·m (1.0 - 1.8 kg-m, 7 - 13 ft-Ib)
Harness should be routed as shown below.
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