Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 478

STEERING GEARBOX
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
23) Rack and pinion backlash adjustment
(1) Loosen the adjusting screw.
(2) Rotate the input shaft so that the rack is in
the straight ahead direction.
(3) Apply grease to the sleeve.
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B4M1130B
(1) Adjusting screw
(2) Lock nut
(3) Spring
(4) Sleeve
(4) Tighten the adjusting screw by two threads.
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G4M0121
(5) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
THREE BOND 1141
Liquid packing:
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S4M0385A
(1) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter.
(6) Tighten the adjusting screw to 7.4 N.m (0.75
kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) and back off 25".
(7) Install the lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten the lock nut using
ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 f?-lb)
NOTE:
Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to pre-
vent it from turning while tightening lock nut.
Make adjustment so that the steering wheel can
be rotated fully from lock to lock without binding.
24) Check for service limit as per article of "Service
limit".cRef. to PS-42, INSPECTION, Steering
Gearbox.> Make replacement and adjustment if
necessary
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25) Install the boot to the housing.
NOTE:
Before installing boot, be sure to apply grease to
the groove of tie-rod.
Install fitting portions of boots to the following
portions in both sides of assembled steering gear-
box.
The groove on gearbox
The groove on the rod
Make sure that the boot is installed without un-
usual inflation or deflation.
S4M0151A
PS-36