Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 879

STEERING SYSTEM
4-3
11) Remove snap ring, and pullout pinion.
Be careful not to damage the inside surface of housing with
snap ring or pliers ..
L4-270
Fig. 67
12) Remove rack.
Be sure to pull the toothed side of rack outward so that
bushing will not be damaged by the rack teeth.
L4-271
Fig. 68
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13) Removal of bushing A.
Using press and REMOVER (926540000), press out outer
retainer and bushing A from gearbox unit.
Be sure to replace bushing A and retainer with new ones.
INSPECTION
1) Clean all disassembled parts, and check for wear, damage,
or any other fault, and repair or replace if necessary.
2) When diassembling, check the gearbox for water. If water
is found, carefully check pinion oil seal, boot, and adjusting
screw D-ring for sealing, and replace if faulty.