Tie-Rod; Power Steering Fluid Level; Power Steering Fluid For Leaks - Subaru 2001 LEGACY Service Manual

3) With vehicle on a level surface, quickly turn
steering wheel to the left and right.
While steering wheel is being rotated, check the
gear backlash. If any unusual noise is noticed,
adjust the gear backlash in the following manner.
(1) Tighten adjusting screw to 7.4 N·m (0.75
kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) and then loosen. Repeat this
operation twice.
(2) Retighten adjusting screw to 7.4 N·m (0.75
kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) and back off 25°.
(3) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
(4) Install lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten lock nut using ST.
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Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)
Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to pre-
vent it from turning while tightening the lock nut.

4. TIE-ROD

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1) Check tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends,
scratches or other damage.
2) Check connections of knuckle ball joints for
play, inspect for damage on dust seals, and check
free play of ball studs. If castle nut is loose,
retighten it to the specified torque, then tighten fur-
ther up to 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3) Check lock nut on the tie-rod end for tightness.
If it is loose, retighten it to the specified torque.
STEERING SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
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Tightening torque:
83 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)

5. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

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NOTE:
The fluid level must be checked when the tempera-
ture of the reservoir tank surface is approximately
20°C (68°F).
1) Place vehicle with engine "off" on the flat and
level surface.
2) Check the fluid level using the scale on the
outside of the reservoir tank (A). If the level is
below "MIN" (B), add fluid to bring it up to "MAX"
(C).
NOTE:
If fluid level is at MAX level or above, drain fluid to
keep the level in the specified range of indicator by
using a syringe or the like.
Recommended fluid:
Dexron IIE or III
Fluid capacity:
0.7 (0.7 US qt, 0.6 Imp qt)

6. POWER STEERING FLUID FOR LEAKS

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Inspect the underside of oil pump and gearbox for
power steering system, hoses, piping and their
couplings for fluid leaks.
If fluid leaks are found, correct them by retighten-
ing their fitting bolts (or nuts) and/or replacing their
parts.
NOTE:
¼ Wipe the leakage fluid off after correcting fluid
leaks, or a wrong diagnosis is taken later.
¼ Also pay attention to clearances between hoses
(or pipings) and other parts when inspecting fluid
leaks.
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Periodic Maintenance Services
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