Tie-Rod Check - Subaru Legacy 2004 General Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
3) With the vehicle placed on a level surface, quick-
ly turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
While steering wheel is being rotated, check the
gear backlash. If any noise is noticed, adjust the
gear backlash.
4) Adjustment for LHD model
(1) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
(2) Tighten adjusting screw to 25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-
m, 18.0 ft-lb) and then loosen.
(3) Tighten adjusting screw to 3.9 N⋅m (0.40
kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) and then loosen 20°.
5) Adjustment for RHD model
(1) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
(2) Tighten adjusting screw to 9.8 N⋅m (1.0 kgf-
m, 7.2 ft-lb) and then loosen.
(3) Tighten adjusting screw to 4.9 N⋅m (0.50
kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) and then loosen.
(4) Tighten adjusting screw to 4.9 N⋅m (0.50
kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) and then loosen 37°.
(A) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter
6) Install the lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten the lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (lock nut):
LHD model
⋅
25 N m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 ft-lb)
RHD model
⋅
39 N m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it
from turning while tightening the lock nut.
Steering System (Power Steering)
(A)
PM-00068
PM-40
4. TIE-ROD
1) Check the tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends,
scratches or other damage.
(A)
(B)
(A) Tie-rod end
(B) Knuckle arm
2) Check the 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, retight-
en it to the specified torque, then tighten further up
to 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:
⋅
27 N m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3) Check the lock nut on the tie-rod for tightness. If
it is loose, retighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
⋅
83 N m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
5. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
NOTE:
• At power steering fluid temperature 20°C (68°F);
read the fluid level on the "COLD" side.
• At power steering fluid temperature 80°C
(176°F); read the fluid level on the "HOT" side.
1) Place the vehicle with engine "OFF" on a level
surface.
2) Remove the cover. (3.0 L and turbo model)
3) Check the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of the reservoir tank (A). If the level is below
"MIN" (B), add fluid to bring it up to "MAX" (C).
(C)
(B)
PM-00069
(A)
PM-00178