Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 794

4-3 [w6DO] STEERING SYSTEM
(2) Using a hand press, press out drive shaft (on the
cartridge side).
(3) Press ball bearing out of drive shaft using a hand
press .
(4) Remove oil seal by attaching it to a hooked-end
plate placed in a vise.
a. Use a plate without sharp edges .
b. Replace oil seal with new ones.
ID : INSPECTION
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Perform following inspection procedures and repair or replace defective parts .
Part name
Description Remedy
1) Damage on body surfaces
2) Excessive wear on hole, into which spool valve is
1 . Front body
inserted .
3) Wear and damage on cartridge ASSY mounting Replace with a new one together
with spool valve as
surface
selective fit is made .
4) Wear and damage on surfaces in contact with shaft
and oil seal
2 . Rear body
1) Damage on body surfaces
2) Wear and damage on sliding surfaces
Replace with a new one.
1) Shaft bend
2) Wear and damage on surfaces in contact with
3 . Shaft bushing and oil seal Replace with a new one .
3) Wear and damage on rotor mounting surfaces
4) Bearing damage
4 . Side plate Wear and damage on sliding surfaces Replace with a new one.
5 . Cam ring Ridge wear on sliding surfaces
6 . Vane Excessive wear on nose radius and side surfaces
replace with a new cartridge If damage is serious
1) Wear and damage on sliding surfaces
,
ASSY .
2) Ridge wear on vane sliding grooves (If light leaks
7 . Rotor
with vane in slit against light source)
3) Damage resulting from snap ring removal
Correct with oil stone. If damage is serious, replace
with a new cartridge ASSY.
8 . Spool valve Damage or burrs on sliding surface periphery
Replace with a new one together with front casing as
selective fit is made .
9 . Connector Damage on threads Replace with a new one .
10 . Spring Damage Replace with a new one .
11 . Bolts and nuts Damage on threads Replace with a new one .
f 12 . Oil pump switch Damage on harness Replace with a new one .
E: ASSEMBLY
Place the seating surface of front body on a soft cloth
to prevent it from sustaining scratches while pressing
oil seal into place.
1) Installation of oil seal
Apply a coat of lithium grease to outer perimeter of oil
seal and charge sealing lips with grease . Using IN-
STALLER and a hand press, press oil seal into front
body .
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