Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2247

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
(7) Install lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)
NOTE:
¼ Hold adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it
from turning while tightening lock nut.
¼ Make adjustment so that steering wheel can be
rotated fully from lock to lock without binding.
22) Inspect for service limit as per article of "Ser-
vice limit". <Ref. to PS-44, SERVICE LIMIT,
INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox [LHD Model].>
Make replacement and adjustment if necessary.
23) Install boot to housing.
NOTE:
¼ Before installing boot, be sure to apply grease to
the groove of tie-rod.
¼ Install fitting portions of boots to the following
portions in both sides of assembled steering gear-
box.
The groove on gearbox
The groove on the rod
¼ Make sure that boot is installed without unusual
inflation or deflation.
24) Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw until the
ends "A" and "B" of the band come into contact with
each other.
NOTE:
Always tighten the band from the underside of the
gear box.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
S4M0151A
S4M0152A
PS-38
25) Fix boot end with clip (small).
CAUTION:
After installing, check boot end is positioned
into groove on tie-rod.
(1) Clip
26) If tie-rod end was removed, screw in lock nut
and tie-rod end to screwed portion of tie-rod, and
tighten lock nut temporarily in a position as shown
in figure.
Installed tie-rod length: L
15 mm (0.59 in)
NOTE:
Pay attention to difference between right and left
tie-rod ends.
S4M0144B
G4M0126