Steering Gearbox [Rhd Model] - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

6. Steering Gearbox [RHD
Model]
S601276
A: REMOVAL
S601276A18
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Lift vehicle with a jack and remove front wheel.
3) Disconnect front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-
turbo model)
With OBD:
<Ref. to EX(SOHC)-5, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust
Pipe.>
Without OBD:
<Ref. to EX(SOHCw/oOBD)-6, REMOVAL, Front
Exhaust Pipe.>
4) Remove universal joint. <Ref. to PS-28,
REMOVAL, Universal Joint.>
5) Remove cotter pin and castle nut. Using a
puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm.
(1) Castle nut
(2) Tie-rod end
(3) Knuckle arm
6) Remove jack-up plate and stabilizer.
(1) Jack-up plate

STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]

S4M0379A
S4M0380A
PS-53
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
7) Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gear-
box assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While
turning steering wheel to the left and right, drain
fluid through the hose. Similarly, drain fluid from
the other pipe joint B.
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
8) Remove lower and upper bolts from universal
joint, and remove universal joint in the upward
direction.
NOTE:
Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it
can be reassembled at the original serration.
9) Using ST, remove flare nuts from control valve
of gearbox assembly, and disconnect upper and
lower hoses.
ST 34099AC050 GEARBOX SPANNER
CAUTION:
¼ Always disconnect hoses B and A in that
order.
¼ Be careful not to damage the hoses during
removal.
(1) Steering gearbox
10) Remove bolts
crossmember, and detach gearbox.
S4M0387A
S4M0235B
securing gearbox to