Subaru Outback: Universal Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and
lock the tilt lever.

2) Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.

3) Remove the universal joint.
- Place alignment marks on universal joint.
- Remove the universal joint bolt and remove the universal joint.

B: INSTALLATION
1) Before installation, check the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-23,
INSPECTION, Universal Joint.>
2) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and
lock the tilt lever.

3) Align the cutout portion (a) at serrated section of the column shaft (c)
and yoke (b), then install the universal
joint into column shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to align the protrusion section (a) of the column shaft side with the
cutout (a) of the serration.
If the protrusion is aligned with the other cutout (d), the universal joint bolt
cannot be assembled.

- Column shaft side
- Gearbox side
4) Install the universal joint to the serrations of gearbox assembly by
matching alignment marks.
5) Tighten the bolts on the gearbox side first, and then the column shaft side.
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of universal joint
to avoid the steering effort
from becoming heavy.
Tightening torque:
24 N*m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Clearance between universal joint coupling and adjacent parts:
15 mm (0.59 in) or more
C: INSPECTION
Check for wear, damage or any other faults.
1) Check the universal joint for excessive looseness.
Service limit:
Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in)

2) Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
- Place the universal joint between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.
- With the yoke (a) of gearbox side facing up, measure the swing torque in
two directions.

- With the yoke (b) of steering column side facing up, measure the swing
torque in two directions.

Service limit:
Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lbf) or less
- Replace as necessary, if it is found defective.
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C
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
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Only one person should be involved in refueling. Do not allow others to approach
the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler pipe while refueling is in progress.
Be sure to observe any other precautions that are posted at the service station.
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid relea
Tongue load
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than
in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may
cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is
reduced during cornering, r
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