Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2404

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
23) Rack and pinion backlash adjustment
(1) Loosen the adjusting screw.
(2) Rotate the input shaft so that the rack is in
straight ahead direction.
(3) Apply grease to the sleeve.
(1) Adjusting screw
(2) Lock nut
(3) Spring
(4) Sleeve
(4) Tighten the adjusting screw by two threads.
(5) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of the adjusting screw thread.
Liquid packing:
THREE BOND 1141
(1) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
B4M1130B
G4M0121
S4M0385A
PS-42
(6) Tighten the adjusting screw.
Tightening torque:
First; 7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
Second; Back off 25 ° ° ° °
(7) Install the lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten the lock nut using
ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
NOTE:
• Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to pre-
vent it from turning while tightening lock nut.
• Make adjustment so that the steering wheel can
be rotated fully from lock to lock without binding.
24) Check for service limit as per article of "Service
limit".<Ref. to PS-49, SERVICE LIMIT, INSPEC-
TION, Steering Gearbox [LHD MODEL].> Make re-
placement and adjustment if necessary.
25) Install the boot to housing.
NOTE:
• Before installing the boot, be sure to apply
grease to the groove of tie-rod.
• Install the fitting portions of boots to the following
portions in both sides of assembled steering gear-
box.
The groove on gearbox
The groove on the rod
• Make sure that the boot is installed without un-
usual inflation or deflation.
S4M0151A