Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 37

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
7) Using ST, loosen lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
(1) Lock nut
8) Tighten adjusting screw until it no longer tight-
ens.
(1) Adjusting screw
9) Using a wrench [32 mm (1.26 in) width across
flats] or adjustable wrench, remove tie-rod.
CAUTION:
¼ Check ball joint for free play, and tie-rod for
bends. Replace if necessary.
¼ Check dust seals used with tie-rod end ball
joint for damage or deterioration. Replace if
necessary.
(1) Tie-rod
10) Loosen adjusting screw and remove spring
and sleeve.
CAUTION:
Replace spring and/or sleeve if damaged.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
S4M0147B
S4M0148B
S4M0149B
PS-36
11) Remove two bolts securing valve assembly.
12) Carefully draw out input shaft and remove
valve assembly.
(1) Valve ASSY
13) Using a sharp pointed pliers, rotate the rack
stopper in the direction of the arrow until the end
of the circlip comes out of the stopper. Rotate the
circlip in the opposite direction and pull it out.
(1) Rack stopper
S4M0154
S4M0155B
S4M0158B