Steering Wheel - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

2. Steering Wheel

A: REMOVAL
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1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Set tires to straight-ahead position.
3) Remove airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12,
REMOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming airbag module service (if so equipped).
<Ref. to AB-12, INSPECTION, Driver's Airbag
Module.>
4) Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out
steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
NOTE:
Make matching marks on steering wheel and
steering column in advance.
(1) Matching mark
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-19,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align matching marks on steering wheel and steer-
ing column.
Tightening torque:
4.5 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming airbag module service (if so equipped).
<Ref. to AB-12, INSPECTION, Driver's Airbag
Module.>
CAUTION:
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.
STEERING WHEEL
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Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
C: INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace steering wheel.
2) Check splines on steering wheel for damage. If
the damage is excessive, replace steering wheel.
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