Subaru 2004 IMPREZA Service Manual page 15

36) If the tie-rod end was removed, screw in the
lock nut and tie-rod end to screwed portion of tie-
rod, and then tighten the lock nut temporarily in a
position as shown in the figure.
Installed tie-rod length: L
Sedan:
25 mm (0.98 in)
Wagon:
15 mm (0.59 in)
37) Inspect the gearbox as follows:
"A" Holding the tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two
or three times as quickly as possible.
"B" Holding the tie-rod end, turn it slowly at a radius
one or two times as large as possible.
After all, make sure that the boot is installed in
specified position without deflation.
38) Remove the gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
Steering Gearbox [RHD MODEL]
L
PS-00097
A
B
PS-00098
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
PS-59