Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2270

2. SERVICE LIMIT
S601276A1002
Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds the
specified service limit, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by
using ST. Never vise gearbox by inserting alumi-
num plates, etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST 926200000 STAND
Sliding resistance of rack shaft:
Service limit
304 N (31 kgf, 68 lb) or less
Difference between left and right sliding resis-
tance
Less than 20%
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
G4M0796
G4M0797
PS-61
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
3. RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL
DIRECTION
S601276A1003
Right-turn steering:
Service limit
Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
(direction
Less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
(direction
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb)
Left-turn steering:
Service limit
Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
(direction
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb)
)
)
G4M0798
and )
G4M0799