Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 69

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
4) Install ST to input shaft, and apply a coat of
grease to the cover surface. Install O-ring and seal
ring.
CAUTION:
Do not expand O-ring and seal ring more than
necessary.
ST 926450000 COVER
(1) O-ring
(2) Seal ring
5) Apply a coat of grease to inner wall of ST, and
secure seal ring assembled in the former proce-
dure as shown. Leave seal ring unattended for
approximately 10 minutes until it settles down.
ST 926280000 FORMER
(1) Seal ring
(2) O-ring
6) Remove the four seal rings from the valve
sleeve using a sharp-pointed tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch seal ring grooves on
the valve sleeve. A scratch may reduce the
sealing effect, resulting in faulty valve opera-
tion.
7) Clean the valve sleeve.
8) Attach the four seal rings to the valve sleeve
grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not expand the seal rings more than neces-
sary.
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
S4M0420A
S4M0421A
PS-68
9) Apply a coat of grease to the inner wall of the
ST. Secure the four seal rings (installed in the
former procedure) using the ST as shown in the
figure. Leave the seal rings for approximately 10
minutes until they have properly set.
ST 926050000 FORMER
(1) Seal ring
(2) Valve sleeve
10) While aligning valve sleeve pin with groove on
pinion, secure with snap ring.
CAUTION:
¼ Be careful not to damage inner wall of valve
sleeve and contact surface of pinion.
¼ Before assembling valve sleeve and pinion,
clean in kerosene and dry with compressed air.
(1) Pin
(2) Groove on pinion
S4M0271B
S4M0422A