Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 886

4-3 STEERING SYSTEM
a. Both the left and right tie·rods are right·hand threaded.
To increase toe, turn both tie-rods counterclockwise equal
amounts (as viewed from the outside of the vehicle).
L4-861
Fig. 86
b. When adjusting toe, hold the boot or remove its small end
5) After completing the above-mentioned adjustment, check
whether the steering wheel spokes are in the horizontal
position with wheels set in the straight-ahead position. If the
spokes are inclined more than 5° [approx. 17 mm (0.67 in) on
the outer periphery of steering wheell, re-install the steering
wheel to the horizontal position.
6) If the steering wheel position is unsatisfactory even after
the wheel has been reinstalled, make correction by turning the
right and left tie-rods in the same direction by the same
amount.
A 1/4 turn of tie-rod corresponds to approx. 10 mm
(0.39 in) on the steering wheel outer periphery.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF
BACKLASH
Inspection and adjustment procedures of gear backlash with
the steering .gearbox mounted on vehicle are as follows:
clip so that the boot will be twisted. Inspecting backlash
1) Get into vehicle with tires placed on ground.
3) Check and adjust steering angle of wheels. 2) Quickly turn steering wheel back and forth by a small
amount.
Steering angle
Inner wheel:
Outer wheel:
38
0
± 1.5
0
34.5
0
±
1.5
0
4) After completing adjustment of toe and steering angle,
tighten lock nut on tie-rod end.
Lock nut tightening torque:
69 - 88 N'm (7.0 - 9.0 kg-m, 51 - 65 ft-Ib)
a. When tightening lock nut, be sure to hold tie·rod end
socket.
b. Straighten boot if twisted, and correctly install the clip.
Fig.
87
40
About 30°
L4-1241
Fig. 88
3) While turning steering wheel, listen for backlash noise that
may be generated from the engaged portion of gears.
4) Jack up the vehicle, and support on rigid racks.
5) Holding pinion side tie-rod from underside, move it up
and down by force, and check for excessive play.
If excessive loud noise or large play is noticed, adjust gear
backlash, proceeding as follows.
Adjusting backlash
1) Set steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2) Loosen lock nut using LOCK NUT WRENCH
(925640000) .