Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3434

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
Step
11 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure the sliding of gearbox.
<Ref. to PS-43, SERVICE LIMIT, INSPEC-
TION, Steering Gearbox [LHD Model].> or
<Ref. to PS-62, SERVICE LIMIT, INSPEC-
TION, Steering Gearbox [RHD Model].>
3. INSPECTION OF CLEARANCE
This table lists various clearances that must be correctly adjusted to ensure the normal vehicle driving with-
out interfering noise, or any other faults.
(1) Crossmember-to-Hose ASSY
(2) Front exhaust pipe-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model)
(3) Front frame side-to-Hose ASSY
(4) Turbo cover-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model)
(5) Master cylinder-to-Return hose (Turbo model)
(6) Master cylinder-to-Hose clip (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC))
(7) VDC H/U-to-Hose ASSY (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC))
(8) Air cleaner-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model)
(9) Air boot-to-Hose ASSY
(10) Protector-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model, DOHC non-turbo model)
(11) Blow-by hose-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model)
(12) Over flow hose-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model)
(13) Brake pipe-to-Return hose (Model with ABS)
(14) Front suspension bracket-to-Return hose
(15) Front wheel apron-to-Return hose
(16) VDC H/U bracket-to-Suction hose (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC))
(17) Air cleaner case-to-Suction hose
(18) Air intake duct-to-Suction hose (Turbo model)
(19) Air duct-to-Suction hose (Turbo model)
(20) Front wheel apron-to-Reservoir tank
(21) VDC H/U-to-Reservoir tank (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC))
(22) Valve housing-to-DOJ (MT model)
(23) Valve housing-to-Crossmember (Hole portion)
(24) Bracket-to-Crossmember
(25) Cylinder-to-Crossmember
(26) Elbow-to-Crossmember
(27) Cylinder-to-Exhaust pipe
(28) Universal joint coupling-to-Turbo cover (Turbo model)
(29) Universal joint column side yoke-to-Master cylinder (Closest approach point when uni-
versal joint turns by 360°) (OUTBACK model)
(30) Cruise control-to-Hose ASSY (Model with cruise control)
(31) Universal joint coupling-to-ATF level gauge (LHD model)
(32) Boot-to-Exhaust pipe (LHD model)
(33) Return hose-to-Pressure hose
General Diagnostic Table
Is the sliding resistance of
steering gearbox less than
LHD model: 400 N (41 kgf, 90
lbf) or RHD model: 314 N (32
kgf, 71 lbf)? Is the difference
between right and left sliding
resistances less than 20%?
Location
PS-96
Check
Steering effort is
normal.
Minimum allowance mm (in)
Yes No
Readjust the back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace the
faulty parts.
3 (0.12)
15 (0.59)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
5 (0.20)
5 (0.20)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
8 (0.31)
8 (0.31)
10 (0.39)
5 (0.20)
5 (0.20)
5 (0.20)
5 (0.20)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
5 (0.20)
5 (0.20)
12 (0.47)
1 (0.04)
1 (0.04)
5 (0.20)
1 (0.04)
18 (0.71)
15 (0.59)
5 (0.20)
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
18 (0.71)
No contact between hoses