Subaru 2004 IMPREZA Service Manual page 17

2. SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds the
specified service limit, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by us-
ing ST. Never vise the gearbox by inserting alumi-
num plates, etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST 926200000 STAND
Sliding resistance of rack shaft:
Service limit
400 N (41 kgf, 90 lb) or less
3. RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL DIREC-
TION
Left-turn steering:
Service limit
0.19 mm (0.0075 in) or less
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb)
L
P
Steering Gearbox [RHD MODEL]
PS-00099
PS-00100
PS-00101
PS-61
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
Right-turn steering:
Service limit
Direction
0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
Direction
0.19 mm (0.0075 in) or less
5 mm(0.20 in)
4. INPUT SHAFT PLAY
In radial direction:
Service limit
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
On condition
P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb)
P
In axial direction:
Service limit
0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
On condition
P: 20 — 49 N (2 — 5 kgf, 4 — 11 lb)
98N
(10 kgf, 22 lb)
PS-00102
PS-00103
P
PS-00104