Steering Wheel - Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)

2. Steering Wheel

A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
3) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-15, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming service on the airbag modules. <Ref. to
AB-5, 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 shaft using steering
puller.
B: INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming service on the airbag modules. <Ref. to
AB-5, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center position of the roll connector.
<Ref. to AB-26, 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:
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 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-12