Steering Wheel - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

2. Steering Wheel

A: REMOVAL
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1) Disconnect ground terminal from battery.
2) Set tires to straight-ahead position.
3) Remove airbag module. (with airbag model)
<Ref. to AB-12 REMOVAL, Driver's Airbag Mod-
ule.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before per-
forming airbag module service (if so equipped).
<Ref. to AB-12 CAUTION, Driver's Airbag Mod-
ule.>
4) Remove lower screw and slide horn pad
assembly forward, then disconnect connector.
(without airbag model)
5) Remove horn pad by pulling on it. (without air-
bag model)
(1) Front
(2) Screw
6) Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out
steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
NOTE:
Make matching marks on steering wheel and
steering column in advance.
(1) Matching mark
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-20
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
STEERING WHEEL
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B4M0125B
B4M2433A
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PS-27
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
NOTE:
Align matching marks on steering wheel and steer-
ing 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 (if so equipped).
(with airbag model) <Ref. to AB-12 CAUTION,
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
connector, horn connector and cruise control
connectors from guide hole of steering wheel
lower end. (with airbag model)
C: INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace steering wheel.
2) Check splines on steering wheel for damage. If
the damage is excessive, replace steering wheel.
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