Pipe Assembly - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual

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PIPE ASSEMBLY
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
6. Pipe Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
2) Lift the vehicle and remove the jack-up plate.
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(1) Jack-up plate
3) Remove one pipe joint at the center of gearbox,
and connect a vinyl hose to the pipe and joint. Dis-
charge the fluid by turning steering wheel fully
clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the flu-
id similarly from the other pipe.
CAUTION:
Improper removal and installation of parts often
causes fluid leak trouble. To prevent this, clean
the surrounding portions before disassembly
and reassembly, and pay special attention to
keep dirt and other foreign matter from mating
surfaces.
(1) Pipe A
(2)
Pipe B
4) Remove the clamp E from pipes C and D.
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(1) Return hose
(2) Pressure hose
(3) Clamp E
(4) Pipe C
(5) Pipe D
5) Disconnect the pipe C.D from the pipe (on the
gearbox side).
CAUTION:
When disconnecting pipe C-D, use two
wrenches to prevent deformities.
Be careful to keep pipe connections free from
foreign matter.
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
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