Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2656

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
7) Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
8) Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer
tightens.
9) Using a wrench [32 mm (1.26 in) width across
flats] or adjustable wrench, remove the tie-rod.
10) Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove
the spring and sleeve.
11) Remove the two bolts securing valve assem-
bly.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
ST
PS-00089
PS-00109
PS-00110
PS-00116
PS-32
12) Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then re-
move the valve assembly.
13) Using a sharp pointed pliers, rotate the rack
stopper in direction of the arrow until end of the cir-
clip comes out of stopper. Rotate the circlip in op-
posite direction and pull it out.
(1)
(1) Rack stopper
14) Pull the rack assembly from cylinder side, and
draw out the rack bushing and rack stopper togeth-
er with the rack assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to contact the rack to inner wall
of cylinder when drawing out. Any scratch on
the cylinder inner wall will cause oil leakage.
(2)
(3)
(1) Rack bushing
(2) Rack assembly
(3) Rack stopper
15) Remove the rack bushing and rack stopper
from rack assembly.
16) Remove the oil seal from rack.
PS-00117
PS-00121
(1)
PS-00271