Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2672

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being
careful not to damage the gearbox boot.
2) Tighten the gearbox to crossmember bracket via
clamp with bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.1 ft-lb)
(1) Clamp
3) Connect the pipe D first to gear box, and pipe C
second.
Tightening torque:
T: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
4) Install the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-24, IN-
STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
5) Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and
tighten with castle nut.
Castle nut tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom
of tie-rod end with hammer.
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
PS-00047
PS-00049
PS-48
6) After tightening the castle nut to the specified
tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until
cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the
cotter pin into nut, and then bend the pin to lock.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie-rod
7) Install the front stabilizer to vehicle.
8) Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.
9) Install the sub frame.
10) Install the under cover.
11) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-
18, ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
12) Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-23, IN-
STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
13) Install the front wheels.
14) Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft-lb)
15) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
16) Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air.
<Ref. to PS-88, Power Steering Fluid.>
17) Check for fluid leaks.
18) Install the jack-up plate.
19) Lower the vehicle.
20) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
DS-00042