Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 35

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
(1) Clamp
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful
not to damage gearbox boot.
2) Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via
clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
(1) Clamp
3) Install universal
INSTALLATION, Universal Joint.>
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
S4M0383A
S601272A11
S4M0383A
joint. <Ref. to PS-28,
4) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and
tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut
and bend the pin to lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9
ft-lb), and tighten further within 60° until
cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in
the nut.
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom
of tie-rod end with hammer.
(1) Castle nut
(2) Tie-rod end
(3) Knuckle arm
5) Install front stabilizer to vehicle. <Ref. to FS-22,
INSTALLATION, Front Stabilizer.>
6) Install front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo
model)
With OBD: <Ref. to EX(SOHC)-6, INSTALLATION,
Front Exhaust Pipe.>
Without OBD: <Ref. to EX(SOHCw/oOBD)-7,
INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
7) Install tires.
8) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
9) Connect ground terminal to battery.
10) Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air.
<Ref. to PS-101, Power Steering Fluid.>
11) Check for fluid leaks. <Ref. to PS-51, OIL
LEAKING, INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox [LHD
Model].>
12) Install jack-up plate.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
13) Lower vehicle.
14) Check fluid level in oil tank.
PS-34
S4M0379A