Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 910

4-3
STEERING SYSTEM
01 L LEAKING POINTS
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Connector
Fig. 164
a. Even when a possible oil leaking point is identified, chances
are the oil comes from other parts. To make it doubly certain,
proceed as follows: With the leaked oil wiped off, turn steering
wheel 30 to 40 times fully clockwise and counterclockwise
(with the engine kept running). Check for oil leaks immediate-
ly, and in several hours, after this operation.
b. Before attempting to repair oil leaks, clean the pump
&
tank ASSY, hoses, and surrounding parts. Clean also after
completing the repair work.
1) Oil leaking from "a"
It is because the oil seal is damaged. Replace the oil seal and
Rear body L4-960
other parts that have been damaged during disassembly with
L4-1238
new ones.
Fig. 165
2) Oil leaking from "b"
The bolt is either damaged or left loose. If damaged, replace it
with a new one. If left loose, tighten four bolts evenly to (2) With front body tilted, remove spool valve and spring.
specified torque. If neither of above is responsible for leak, 0-
ring or seal washer is probably damaged. Replace the damaged
Use care not to drop spool valve and spring causing damage.
part with a new one.
3) Oil leaking from "c"
The connector is either damaged or left loose. If damaged,
replace it with a new one; if loose, tighten to specified torque.
If neither is responsible for leak, a-ring is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
DISASSEMBLY
When securing the pump with a vise, apply wood pieces to
protect pump from damage.
1) Spool valve ASSY
(1) Remove connector and separate a-ring.
L4-1239
Fig. 166
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