Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 90

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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2) Check boot for damage, cracks or deterioration.
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3) With vehicle on a level surface, quickly turn steering wheel
to the left and right.
While steering wheel is being rotated, check the gear backlash.
If any unusual noise is noticed, adjust the gear backlash as
follows:
(1) Loosen gearbox mounting clamps, and slightly lower
gear box.
(2) Loosen lock nut by using Spanner (Special tool) and
tighten adjusting screw fully.
Tool No.
Tool name
Manual
925640000
SPANNER
steering (STEERING GEAR BOX)
Power
926230000
SPANNER
steering
(STEERING GEAR BOX)
Fig. 59
(3) From that position, turn back adjusting screw 15°
and then tighten lock nut securely.
Tightening torque:
29 - 49 N·m (3.0 - 5.0 kg-m, 22 - 36 ft-Ib)
Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it from
turning while tightening the lock nut.
TIE-ROD
1) Check tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends, scratches or
other damage.
2) Check connections of knuckle ball joints for play, inspect
for damage on dust seals, and check the free play of ball studs.
3) Make sure that the cotter pin is installed correctly in the
castle nut of the tie-rod end.
Fig. 60·
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
1) Place vehicle with engine "off" on the flat and level
SPANNER (926230000) can be also used for manual steering.
surface.
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