Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 485

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STEERING GEARBOX
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2.
SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds
the specified service limit, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by us-
ing ST. Never vise gearbox by inserting aluminum
plates, etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST 926200000 STAND
Sliding resistance of rack shaft:
Service limit
340 N (35 kgf, 76 lb) or less
G4M0110
3.
RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL DIREC-
TION
Right-turn steering:
Service limit
On condition
0.19 mm (0.0075 in) or less
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 122.6 N (12.5 kgf, 27.6 lb)
Left-turn steering:
Service limit
Direction
Direction
+I)
0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
G4M0112
PS-43