Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 89

1-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
IIP!I
Steering and
. . . Suspension
INSPECTION
STEERING WHEEL
1)
Set steering wheel in a straight-ahead position, and check
wheel spokes to make sure they are correctly set in their
specified positions.
2)
Lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right to deter-
mine the point where front wheels start to move.
Measure the distance of the movement of steering wheel at the
outer periphery of wheel.
Steering wheel free play:
o -
17
mm
(0 - 0.67
in)
L1473
Fig.
55
3)
Move steering wheel vertically toward the shaft to ascertain
if there is play in that direction.
Maximum permissible play:
0.5
mm
(0.020
in)
4)
Drive vehicle and check the following items during
operation.
(1)
Steering force ..........
The effort required for steering should be smooth and
even at all points, and should not vary.
(2)
Pull to one side ........ ..
Steering wheel should not be pulled to either side while
driving on a level surface.
30
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
[Nu mber of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first 1
Months
7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5
45 52.5 60
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60
72 84 96
x 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5
45 52.5 60
D D
0
D
(3) Wheel runout ........ ..
Steering wheel should not show any sign of runout.
(4)
Return factor ......... .
Steering wheel should return to its original position after
it has been turned and then released.
STEERING SHAFT JOINT
1) Disconnect universal joint of steering shaft and check it
for any play and yawing torque (at the point of the crossing
direction). Also inspect for any damage to sealing or worn
serrations.
Fig.
56
If the joint is loose, retighten the mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
21 - 26
N·m
(2.1 - 2.7
kg-m,
15 - 20
ft-Ib)
GEARBOX
1)
With wheels placed on a level surface, turn steering wheel
90
0
in both the left and right directions.
While wheel is being rotated, reach under vehicle and check for
looseness in gearbox.
Tightening torque:
47 - 71
N·m
(4.8 - 7.2
kg-m,
35 - 52
ft-Ib)