Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 905

STEERING SYSTEM
4-3
Fuji Bond C
(004403004 )
Fig. 148
L4·755
3) Extract rack ASSY until it protrudes 77 mm (3.03 in)
beyond the housing end face of pinion side.
( 1---.....-,
~
77 mm (3.03 in)
. , . " . '
L4·756
Fig. 149
4) Apply grease to pinion gear teeth grooves and ball bearing.
5) Position input shaft so that the cutout section faces
toward the sleeve boss.
Fig. 150
77mm
(3.03 in)
L4·757
If the top of pinion tooth is in the center position when pinion
tooth is viewed from the sleeve side, input shaft is positioned
correctly. If the bottom of tooth is in the center, turn input
shaft 180
0
•
Fig. 151
13 mm
(0.51 in)
L4·758
6) With rack and pinion teeth positioned as in step (5) above,
push valve ASSY in.
Valve ASSY
L4·759
Fig. 152
7) Position rack ASSY again, as outlined in step (3), and
gradually tighten socket bolts alternetely after confirming that
the direction of the cutout secion of input shaft is correct.
a. If the direction of cutout section is incorrect, it means rack
and pinion are displaced by one pitch. Repeat steps (3) to (6)
above.
b. If valve ASSY needs to be reinstalled due to improper
positioning, check the condition of sealer and reapply if re-
quired.
c. When shim(s) binds or when needle bearing is not in proper
condition, valve ASSY cannot be properly installed. Replace
faulty parts, as needed.
Tightening torque
20 - 29 N·m (2 - 3 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-Ib)
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