Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3424

asieps_tobira_IM_US.book 18 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後３時４８分
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
3) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-13, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming service on the airbag modules. <Ref. to
AB-3, CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Place alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
(1) Alignment mark
5) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from the shaft using a steer-
ing puller.
B: INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming service on the airbag modules. <Ref. to
AB-3, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center position of the roll connector.
<Ref. to AB-19, ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align the alignment 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 the
guide hole on the lower end of the steering
wheel surface. Avoid damaging the pin.
Steering Wheel
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace the steering
wheel.
2) Check the splines on the steering wheel for dam-
age. If the damage is excessive, replace the steer-
ing wheel.
(1)
PS-00552
PS-18