Subaru Forester SG 2004 Manual page 32

7. HOSES OF OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGES
Check the pressure hose and return hose of oil
pump for crack, swell or damage. Replace the hose
with a new one if necessary.
NOTE:
Prevent the hoses from revolving and/or turning
when installing hoses.
8. POWER STEERING PIPES FOR DAM-
AGE
Check the power steering pipes for corrosion and
damage.
Replace the pipes with a new one if necessary.
9. GEARBOX BOOTS
Inspect both sides of gearbox boots as follows, and
correct the defects if necessary.
1) (A) and (B) positions of gearbox boot are fitted
correspondingly in (A) and (C) grooves of gearbox
and the rod (C).
2) Clips are fitted outside of (A) and (B) positions of
boot.
3) Boot does not have crack and hole.
NOTE:
Rotate (B) the position of gearbox boot against
twist of it produced by adjustment of toe-in, etc.
(A)
10.FITTING BOLTS AND NUTS
Inspect the fitting bolts and nuts of oil pump and
bracket for looseness, and retighten them if neces-
sary.
NOTE:
Inspect or retighten them when engine is cold.
STEERING SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
PM-00071
(C)
(B)
PM-00090
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
PM-41