Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 67

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
25) Using a chisel and hammer, bend lock wash-
ers (at two places).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch rack.
(1) Lock washer
26) Rack and pinion backlash adjustment
(1) Loosen adjusting plug.
(2) Rotate input shaft so that rack is in the
straight ahead direction. [Ensure that distance
between rack end and stopper is 70.8 mm
(2.787 in).]
(3) Tighten adjusting plug by two threads.
(4) Turn adjusting screw so that the entire
thread area is coated with liquid packing.
Liquid packing:
THREE BOND 1102 or equivalent
NOTE:
¼ Apply liquid packing of approximately 1.5 g
(0.053 oz) to adjusting screw thread area.
¼ Also turn plug to ensure that its entire contact
area is coated with liquid packing.
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
S4M0399A
G4M0807
PS-66
(5) Tighten adjusting plug to 5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m,
3.6 ft-lb) and loosen, then tighten to 5 N·m (0.5
kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) and loosen, and finally tighten to
5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) and loosen 30°.
(6) While holding adjusting plug using a closed
wrench, tighten lock nut using ST.
ST 926300000 SPANNER
Tightening torque:
39 N·m (4 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
¼ Do not allow liquid packing to come in con-
tact with sleeve.
¼ While rotating input shaft to fully move rack
shaft to the left and right, ensure that rack
moves smoothly without binding, and that
rotating torque is constant.
27) Installation of boot
(1) Apply a coat of grease to inner wall of boot
small end.
(2) Position boot large end in rubber mount
groove and gearbox, and small end in groove of
tie-rod.
CAUTION:
¼ Ensure that both ends of boot are properly
situated in grooves.
¼ Ensure that boot is free from abnormal swell-
ing or dents.
G4M0808