Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 885

STEERING SYSTEM
4-3
3) Insert pinch bolt into torque rod universal joint, and
tighten to the specified torque.
L4-288
Fig. 84
Tightening torque:
21 - 26 N'm (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 15 - 20 ft-Ib)
a. Be sure to use SUBARU genuine pinch bolt (7T).
b. Never attempt to remove gearbox ASSV or crossmember
with pinch bolt fitted to universal joint.
4) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten castle
nut, then insert cotter pin and bend to lock the nut.
Tie-rod end castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 25 - 29 N·m (2.5 - 3.0 kg-m,
18 - 22 ft-Ib), then tighten further within 60° until
cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
Do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer
when connecting knuckle arm.
Tie-rod end
Castle nut
L4-1415
Fig. 85
5) Tighten exhaust manifold.
6) Install tires, and lower front body of vehicle.
7) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
8) Connect ground cable to battery.
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ADJUSTMENT OF TOE, AND CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT OF BACKLASH
TOE ADJUSTMENT
1) Set gearbox rack at the center position by turning steering
wheel until white paint marks on gearbox and pinion are
aligned correctly.
a. To adjust wheel alignment, be sure to place the vehicle on
a level surface.
b. The front suspension and steering system must be in their
normal states, and wheel runout and tire inflation pressure
must be kept within the specifications.
2) Under above conditions, loosen tie-rod lock nut, and turn
tie-rod to adjust front toe.
Standard of front toe
2WD:
OUT 1 - IN 1 mm (OUT 0.04 - IN 0.04 in)
4WD:
IN 1 - IN 3 mm (IN 0.04 -IN 0.12 in)
One rotation of both tie-rods:
Change in toe: Approx. 12 mm (0.47 in)