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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER ASSISTED SYSTEMUNIVERSAL JOINTINSTALLATION
2002 Subaru Forester Base
Universal Joint: Installation
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Installation
- Install universal joint.
- Align bolts hole on the long yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of shaft end, and insert universal joint.
- Align bolt hole on the short yoke side of universal joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox assembly. Lower universal joint completely.
- Temporarily tighten bolt on the short yoke side. Raise universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly passing through the cutout at the serrated section.
- Tighten bolt on the long yoke, then that on the short yoke side.
- Tightening torque: 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Make sure that universal joint bolt is tightened through notch in shaft serration.
- Excessively large tightening torque of universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
- Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ: Over 15 mm (0.59 in)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Align center of roll connector. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMSCAUTION: Ensure that front wheel are set straight forward direction.
- Install steering wheel and airbag module. Refer to
INSTALLATION
, Steering Wheel.WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES and REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Modules.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.