Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 878

4-3 STEERING SYSTEM
DISASSEMBLY
Before starting disassembly operation, measure the pinion
rotating torque and backlash (adjust screw tightening angle) at
the neutral position for reference during reassembling opera-
tion.
1) Secure gearbox ASSY in a vice using pad or a cloth for
protection.
Fig.
62
2) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut, and remove tie-rod end and
lock nut.
3) Remove quick-type clip from small end of boot using
pliers.
Quick-type clip
L4·265
Fig.
63
4) Loosen big and boot clip screw with screwdriver, and
remove clip.
5) Remove boot from gearbox.
Be careful not to damage boot.
6) Straighten ball joint lock washer using chisel or screw-
driver.
32
7) Loosen ball joint, and remove tie-rod CP from rack.
Be sure to fix the rack with adjustable wrench to prevent it
from rotating.
Fig.
64
8) Loosen adjust screw lock nut, and remove adjust screw.
L4·267
Fig.
65
9) Remove spring and sleeve.
10) Pullout pinion oil seal using screwdriver.
Be sure to replace oil seal with a new one.
L4-268
Fig.
66
VG R gearbox