Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3069

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
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) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from shaft using steering
puller.
NOTE:
Make 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-
17, ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align matching marks on the steering wheel and
steering column.
Tightening torque:
44 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. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into 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 guide hole of steering wheel
lower end.
STEERING WHEEL
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.
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