Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 486

STEERING GEARBOX
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
4.
INPUT SHAFT PLAY
In radial direction:
Service limit
On condition
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
P: 98 N (10 kg< 22 lb)
In axial direction:
Service limit
On condition
0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
P:20-49N(2-5kgf,4- 11 lb)
5.
TURNING RESISTANCE
OF
GEARBOX
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance.
ST 34099PA100 SPANNER
Service limit
Maximum allowable resistance
Less than 12 N (1.2 kgf, 2.7 lb)
PS-44