Subaru 2004 LEGACY, Руководство по обслуживанию

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PS-20
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
Steering Wheel
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-14, RE-
MOVAL, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to “Airbag System” before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-4,
CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Place alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
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 airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-4,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-
23, 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 roll connector guide pin into guide hole
on lower end of surface of steering wheel to
prevent damage.
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) Alignment mark
(1)
PS-00552