Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 55

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
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)
3) Install the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-28,
INSTALLATION, Universal Joint.>
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.>
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
S601276A11
S4M0379A
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11) Check for fluid leaks. <Ref. to PS-76, OIL
LEAKING, INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox [RHD
Model].>
12) Install jack-up plate.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
13) Lower vehicle.
14) Check fluid level in oil tank.
15) After adjusting toe-in and steering angle,
tighten lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
83 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When adjusting toe-in, hold boot as shown to
prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If
twisted, straighten it.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. RACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Parts requiring replacement are described in the
smallest unit of spare parts including damaged
parts and spare parts damaged. In actual disas-
sembly work, accidental damage as well as inevi-
table damage to some related parts must be taken
into account, and spare parts for them must also
be prepared. However, it is essential to pinpoint the
cause of trouble, and limit the number of replace-
ment parts as much as possible.
1) Disconnect four pipes from gearbox.
G4M0132
S601276A06
S601276A0601