How to remove and install the steering column on Subaru Forester?

Remove the steering wheel. Mark the relationship of the universal joint to the steering shaft and then remove the pinch bolt that holds the steering shaft to the U-joint, ensuring to mark both before removal. Remove the steering column covers and the lower instrument trim panel. Remove the plate mounted in front of the steering column by taking out the plate mounting fasteners. Disconnect all electrical connectors, remove any harnesses and electrical components attached to the steering column that would interfere with removal. Remove the steering column mounting bolts and carefully guide the steering column out from the instrument panel, securing the steering shaft to prevent it from turning, as turning it will require re-centering the clockspring. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring to align the mark on the U-joint with the mark on the steering shaft and tighten the steering column mounting bolts and the U-joint pinch bolt to the specified torque values. If the steering shaft was turned during removal, re-center the clockspring.

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- Other Name: Column Ay Steering
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- Other Name: Column Ay Steering
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Part Number: 34500SG020
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Replaced by: 34500SG021
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- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Replaced by: 34500SG031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
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- 2003-2004 Subaru Forester | X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- 2009-2010 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Part Number: 34500SA060
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
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- 2006-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Column Assembly Steering
Part Number: 34500SA040
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
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- 2005 Subaru Forester | L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Part Number: 34500FC040
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly
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- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Part Number: 34500SC000
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
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- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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- Other Name: Column Assembly-Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC

Subaru Forester Steering Column

The Steering Column in the Subaru Forester helps drivers control the Forester through the linkage of the wheel to the steering gear and by including important safety and convenience features. In each new generation model, minimal play occurs as the Steering Column passes steering angle and torque to the rack, allowing for immediate road input to motion. The Steering Column has a collapsible design in compliance with federal regulations that enables it to absorb energy during a collision. It uses a tolerance ring and universal joints. These elements allow the shaft to fold away from the driver. A built-in steering lock, which has been a standard feature since the late 1960s, works with the ignition switch to deter theft. Adjustable tilt and reach settings in the Steering Column help drivers of different heights find a comfortable driving position. The column rigidity is of utmost importance to Subaru today. The older, simpler fixed-length design applied in Forester models has been replaced by completely collapsible multi-joint units. These units better suit FMVSS requirements and reduce impact forces. The multifunction switches and the wiring looms of Subaru are mounted on the column so that the headlights, wipers, and gauges can be switched on with a finger touch. This is done so that the dash is not cluttered. If the wheel does not re-center after a turn and grinding is present, the loss of control is a possibility. Change the compromised Steering Column promptly.

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Subaru Forester Steering Column Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to remove and install the steering column on Subaru Forester?
Posted by Darin L.
A:
Remove the Steering Wheel. Mark the relationship of the universal joint to the steering shaft and then remove the pinch bolt that holds the steering shaft to the U-joint, ensuring to mark both before removal. Remove the steering column covers and the lower instrument trim panel. Remove the plate mounted in front of the steering column by taking out the plate mounting fasteners. Disconnect all electrical connectors, remove any harnesses and electrical components attached to the steering column that would interfere with removal. Remove the steering column mounting bolts and carefully guide the steering column out from the instrument panel, securing the steering shaft to prevent it from turning, as turning it will require re-centering the clockspring. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring to align the mark on the U-joint with the mark on the steering shaft and tighten the steering column mounting bolts and the U-joint pinch bolt to the specified torque values. If the steering shaft was turned during removal, re-center the clockspring.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jesse / Feb 22, 2024