Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 470

STEERING GEARBOX
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
9) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-1 7,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
CAUTION:
Ensure that front wheels are set in straight for-
ward direction.
10) Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-19, IN-
STALLATION, Steering Wheel
.>
11) Install the tires.
12) Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
13) Connect the ground terminal to battery.
14) Pour the fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air.
<Ref. to PS-72, Power Steering Fluid.>
15) Check for fluid leaks.
16) Install the jack-up plate.
17) Lower the vehicle.
18) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
19) After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tight-
en the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
CAUTION:
When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown
to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If
twisted, straighten it.
90 N-m (9.7 kgf-m, 66 ff-lb)
83 N-m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ff-lb)
G4M0132
C: DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Parts requiring replacement are described in the
smallest unit of spare parts including damaged
parts and spare parts damaged. In actual disas-
sembly work, accidental damage as well as inevita-
ble damage to some related parts must be taken
into account, and spare parts for them must also be
prepared. However, it is essential to pinpoint the
cause of trouble, and limit the number of replace-
ment parts as much as possible.
1. RACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the four pipes from the gearbox.
NOTE:
Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being
fixed at the clamp plate.
2) Secure the gearbox removed from the vehicle in
vice using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vice using the ST as
shown.
Do
not attempt to secure it without this
ST.
S4M0143A
3) Remove the tie-rod end plate.
I
ST0084
4) Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from the
gearbox.
5 ) Remove the small clip from the boot using pliers,
and move the boot to the tie-rod end side.
I
S4M01448
(1) Clip
PS-28