Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 891

STEERING SYSTEM
SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds the specified
service limit, adjust or replace.
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by using special
tool (STAN D; 926200000). Never vise gearbox with inserting
aluminum plates etc. between vise and gearbox.
Sliding resistance of rack shaft
Service limit:
245 N (25 kg, 55 Ib) or less
Fig. 100 Right-turn steering
Fig. 101 Left-turn steering
Rack shaft play in radial direction
• Right-turn steering
Service limit:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
L4-309
45
,~
~ ~
98 N
(10 kg, 22 Ib)
Fig. 102
• Left-turn steering
Service limit:
Fig. 103
Direction . . .
0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
Direction
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0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
Input shaft play
• In radial direction
Service limit:
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
4-3
L4-311