Steering Column: Inspection
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 1991 Subaru XT6, 1991 Subaru XT, 1991 Subaru Loyale, 1991 Subaru Legacy, and 1991 Subaru Justy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure "U" joint has no play. Flex "U" joint and check for binding. On Justy, replace "U" joint if torque required to turn exceeds 3 INCH lbs. (.4 N.m). On all others, replace "U" joint if torque required to turn exceeds 4 INCH lbs. (.58 N.m).
- Check plastic washer for damage, and serration for wear. Check steering shaft dimensions. See STEERING SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 1 . Replace steering shaft if not within specifications. Check bearings for damage. Replace any worn bearings.
STEERING SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | In. (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justy | ||||
| Shaft Length | 22.76-22.84 (578.2-580.2) | |||
| Upper Shaft Runout | .024 (.60) | |||
| Lower Shaft Runout | .047 (1.2) | |||
| Lock Collar Runout | .024 (.60) | |||
| Center Rotating Diameter | 1.28 (32.6) | |||
| Loyale | ||||
| Shaft Length | 33.89-33.96 (860.7-862.7). | |||
| Upper Shaft Runout | .031 (.60) | |||
| Lower Shaft Runout | .047 (1.2) | |||
| Lock Collar Runout | .024 (.60) | |||
| Center Rotating Diameter | 1.28 (32.6) | |||
| XT & XT6 | ||||
| Shaft Length | 29.55-29.63 (750.1-752.1) | |||
| Telescope Pipe Runout | .012 (.30) | |||
| Lower Shaft Runout | .047 (1.2) | |||
| Lock Collar Runout | .024 (.60) | |||
| Center Rotating Diameter | 1.28 (32.6) | |||
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