Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2661

20) Verify that play is within specified value. <Ref.
to PS-43, SERVICE LIMIT, INSPECTION, Steering
Gearbox [LHD MODEL].>
21) Loosen the adjusting screw, and then apply liq-
uid gasket to at least 1/3 of the entire perimeter of
adjusting screw thread.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1141
(1) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter.
22) Tighten the adjusting screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
23) After tightening to the specified tightening
torque, loosen it by 25°.
24) Install the lock nut. While holding the adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it
from turning while tightening lock nut.
25) Extend the rack approx. 40 mm (1.57 in) be-
yond side of steering body.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
PS-00092
PS-37
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
26) Install the tie-rod and a new lock washer into
rack.
Tightening torque:
78 N·m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
(1) Lock washer
(2) Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in)
27) Bend the lock washer.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the rack when bending
lock washer.
(1) Lock washer
(2)
(1)
PS-00439
PS-00093