Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2682

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
25) After tightening to the specified tightening
torque, loosen it by 25°.
26) 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.
27) Install the tie-rod into rack.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.1 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Check the mating face of rack and tie-rod for for-
eign material, dirt, dust and etc.
If required, clean the mating face.
28) Apply a coat of grease to the tie-rod groove,
and then install the boot to housing.
NOTE:
Make sure that the boot is installed without unusual
inflation or deflation.
STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]
PS-00094
PS-58
29) Caulk the boot so the space inside boot band
caulking portion becomes 2 mm (0.08 in) or less.
NOTE:
Use a new boot band.
(A) Boot band
(B) Less than 2mm (0.08 in)
30) Fix the boot end with clip (small).
(1) Clip
31) After installing, check the boot end is posi-
tioned into groove on tie-rod.
(A)
(B)
PS-00095
PS-00096