Universal Joint: Removal

Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position.
CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.

Fig 1: Adjusting Steering Column Tilt Position (Neutral Position)
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Set the driver's seat to the neutral position.
Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.

Fig 2: Securing Steering Wheel From Turning Using Seat Belt
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Remove the under cover - front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
Remove the front exhaust pipe. (H6 model only) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
1. Place alignment marks on the universal joint assembly - steering.
  NOTE:
  Place alignment marks on the following positions.
  - Between the column assembly - steering and the universal joint assembly - steering
  - Between the steering gearbox assembly and the universal joint assembly - steering (the guide is not installed)
2. Remove the bolt, and remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
Fig 3: Locating Steering Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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