Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 889

STEERING SYSTEM
4-3
Fig. 96
3) Remove boot together with big clips.
L4-867
Fig. 97
4) Push rack fully into gearbox, and straighten tie-rod lock
washer using ch isel.
Be extremely careful not to hit the surface of right-hand rack;
otherwise, oil leakage may result.
5) Loosen ball joint using WRENCH (925700000) and
SPANNER (926230000), and remove tie-rod CP from rack.
When loosening ball joint, securely fix the rack using special
tool.
WRENCH (925700000)
L4-868
Fig. 98
6) Loosen lock nut using SPANNER (926230000), and
remove adjusting screw.
Fig.
99
7) Remove spring and sleeve.
8) Remove dust seal or dust cover.
Be careful not to damage housing and input shaft or to allow.
entry of foreign matter when removing dust cover.
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INSPECTION
1) Clean all disassembled parts, and check for wear, damage,
or any other faults, then repair or replace as necessary.
2) When disassembling, check inside of gearbox for water.
If any water is found, carefully check boot for damage, input
shaft dust seal, adjusting screw G-ring, and boot clips for poor
sealing. If faulty, replace with new parts.