Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 763

STEERING SYSTEM [W3Bol 4-3
A: ON CAR SERVICE
- Replacement of gearbox boot (When replacing
boot without removing gearbox)
1) Remove front wheel .
2) Remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm . (Ref . to [4-2]
No . MAO .)
3) Remove tie-rod end ASSY .
a . When installing new boot, secure small side (wheel
side) end of boot, then secure the other (large) end.
b. After replacing boot, make sure toe-in/out is ad-
justed .
B: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery earth (-) terminal .
2) Disconnect both OZ sensor and steering harness
connector . (only for electronically controlled type)
3) Raise vehicle with a jack and remove front wheels .
4) Remove front under cover.
69-'
C4-281
Fig, 43
6) Installation is in the reverse order of removal .
Apply sealant to large end of boot and silicon grease to
small end .
Fig. 45
5) Disconnect OZ sensor harness from clip .
6) Remove collector cover and rear catalytic converter
protector .
7) Disconnect front exhaust pipe . (Ref . to [2-9] No .
MAO .)
8) Using a puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm
after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut .
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Tie rod end
C4-028
Fig. 46
9) Remove spring pin which secures transmission spin-
dle to FTJ (Free ring Tripod Joint) .
Discard old spring pin. Replace with a new one .
/-/g . 44
33
/-1g. 42
4) Remove boot clip and wire .
5) Cut outer end of boot and remove boot .