Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2647

2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable 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 "Airbag System" before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Make matching marks on the steering wheel and
steering shaft.
(1) Matching mark
5) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from shaft using steering
puller.
B: INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-
18, ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align matching marks on the steering wheel and
steering shaft.
Tightening torque:
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into guide
hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel
to prevent damage.
STEERING WHEEL
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace steering wheel.
2) Check the splines on steering wheel for damage.
If the damage is excessive, replace steering wheel.
PS-00030
PS-23