Steering Gearbox [Rhd Model]; Steering Wheel - Subaru 2004 IMPREZA Service Manual

6. Steering Gearbox [RHD MOD-
EL]
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Loosen the front wheel nut.
4) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
5) Remove the under cover.
6) Remove the sub frame.
7) Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-
turbo model)
<Ref. to EX(H4SO)-6, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust
Pipe.>
WARNING:
Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.
8) Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from
knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and remov-
ing castle nut.
(1) Castle nut
(2) Tie-rod end
(3) Knuckle arm
9) Remove the jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
(1) Jack-up plate

Steering Gearbox [RHD MODEL]

PS-00043
PS-00044
PS-47
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
10) Remove the one pipe joint at center of gearbox,
and connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge
fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise
and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly
from the other pipe.
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
11) Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-24,
REMOVAL, Universal Joint.>
12) Disconnect the lower pipe C from gear box first,
and upper pipe D second.
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
13) Remove the clamp bolts securing the gearbox
to crossmember, and then remove the gearbox.
(1) Clamp
PS-00045
PS-00046
PS-00047