Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2244

¼ Push oil seal until the stepped portion of A con-
tacts end face of B.
(1) Press
(2) Oil seal
2) Fixing rack housing
Fix rack housing in vise using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
¼ When fixing rack housing in vise, be sure to
use this special tool. Do not fix rack housing in
vise using pad such as aluminum plates, etc.
¼ When using old rack housing, be sure to
clean and remove rust before assembling.
Check pinion housing bushing carefully.
3) Fit ST over toothed portion of rack assembly,
and check for binding or unsmooth insertion. If any
deformation is noted on flats at the end of rack,
shape by using file, and wash with cleaning fluid.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
(1) Rack ASSY
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
S4M0164B
S4M0406A
PS-35
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
4) Apply genuine grease to teeth of thoroughly
washed rack assembly, and fit ST over the toothed
portion.
CAUTION:
¼ Be careful not to block air passage hole with
grease. Remove excessive grease.
¼ After fitting cover, check air passage hole for
clogging. If clogged, open by removing grease
from the hole.
¼ Check rack shaft for damage.
¼ Apply specified power steering fluid to this
ST and surface of piston ring to prevent seal
from being damaged.
5) Insert rack assembly into rack housing from cyl-
inder side, and remove ST after it has passed com-
pletely through oil seal.
NOTE:
Before inserting rack assembly, apply a coat of
specified power steering fluid to surfaces of ST and
rack piston.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
6) Fit ST1 and ST2 over the end of rack, and
install rack bushing.
ST1 926400000 GUIDE
ST2 927660000 GUIDE
CAUTION:
¼ If burrs, or nicks are found on this guide and
rack shaft portion, remove by filing.
¼ Dip rack bushing in specified power steering
fluid before installing, and pay attention not to
damage O-ring and oil seal.
(1) Rack bushing ASSY
S4M0407A