Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3345

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Set tires to straight-ahead position.
3) Remove airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12, RE-
MOVAL, 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 steer-
ing column in advance.
( 1 )
(1) Matching mark
STEERING WHEEL
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:
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
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 con-
nector, horn connector and cruise control con-
nectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower
end.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for deformation. If the de-
formation is excessive, replace steering wheel.
PS-00030
2) Check splines on steering wheel for damage. If
the damage is excessive, replace steering wheel.
PS-24
4.5 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)