Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2660

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
9) Insert the rack stopper into the cylinder tube until
internal groove (on cylinder side) is aligned with ex-
ternal groove (on rack stopper). Turn the rack stop-
per with ST so that the rack stopper hole is seen
through cylinder slits.
10) Insert the rack stopper into the rack housing,
and then wrap a new circlip using a sharp pointed
pliers to secure the rack stopper in position.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the rack while winding
circlip.
NOTE:
Rotate the wrench another 90 to 180° after end of
circlip has been wrapped in.
11) Apply genuine grease to dust cover, and then
install the dust cover to valve assembly.
(1)
(1) Dust cover
12) Apply genuine grease to the pinion gear and
bearing of valve assembly.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
PS-00163
PS-00164
PS-00165
PS-36
13) Install a new gasket on valve assembly. Insert
the valve assembly into place while facing rack
teeth toward pinion.
14) Tighten the bolts alternately to secure valve as-
sembly.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to alternately tighten the bolts.
15) Temporarily install the rack, and then operate it
from lock to lock two or three times to make it fit in.
Remove the grease blocking air vent hole.
CAUTION:
If operating the rack from lock to lock without
installing tie-rod, it may damage the oil seal. Al-
ways install the tie-rods LH and RH.
16) Apply a coat of grease to the sliding surface of
sleeve and seating surface of spring, and then in-
sert sleeve into steering body.
Charge the adjusting screw with grease, and then
insert the spring into adjusting screw and install on
steering body.
(1)
(1) Sleeve
(2) Spring
(3) Adjusting screw
17) Tighten the adjusting screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
18) After tightening to the specified tightening
torque, loosen it by 25°.
19) Remove the tie-rod.
PS-00117
(3)
(2)
PS-00167