Subaru 1600 Service Manual page 502

6) Unscrew ball joint and remove it
with tie rod from rack.
NOTE:
a. While removing left-hand ball joint
with tie rod, hold rack with a
wrench or special tool (Wrench;
925700000) to prevent it from re-
volving.
b. While removing right-hand ball joint
with tie rod, hold rack with special
tool (Wrench; 925700000) to pre-
vent it from revolving.
A 18-160
Fig. 11-83 Removing left-hand ball
joint
No. Parts
STEERING SYSTEM
Fig. 11·84 Removing right-hand ball
joint
7) Loosen lock nut on gearbox
adjusting screw, and unscrew fully
adjusting screw.
Fig. 11-85 Loosening lock nut
Inspection
8) Take out spring and sleeve.
9) Remove dust seal by using a
screwdriver.
NOTE:
When removing dust seal, carefully
prevent housing from being damaged
and foreign matter from entering the
inside.
4. Inspection
• In accordance with the following
table, inspect all removed parts for
wear and damage, and make repair
or replacement if necessary.
NOTE:
If a water infiltration is found in the
steering gearbox when disassembling it
may be caused by a defective dust seal
on the input shaft, cracked boot or
defective sealing of the adjusting screw
O-ring. If necessary, replace each parts
with a new one.
Corrective action
I Rubber coupling Crack or damage
If wear or crack is notable, replace it with
new one.
2 Input shaft
(1)
Bend of input shaft If bend or damage is excessive, replace entire
(2)
Damage on serration
gearbox .ASSY.
3
Dust seal (1) Crack or damage If outer wall slips, lip is worn out or damage
(2) Wear
is found, replace it with new one.
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