Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3077

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
9) Align the center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-17,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>
CAUTION:
Ensure the front wheels are set in straight for-
ward direction.
10) Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-26, IN-
STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
11) Install the tires.
12) Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft-lb)
13) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
14) Pour the fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air.
<Ref. to PS-107, Power Steering Fluid.>
15) Check for fluid leaks.
16) Install the jack-up plate.
17) Lower the vehicle.
18) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
19) After adjusting the toe-in and steering angle,
tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
83 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When adjusting the toe-in, hold the boot as
shown to prevent it from being rotated or twist-
ed. If twisted, straighten it.
C: DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Parts requiring replacement are described in the
smallest unit of spare parts including damaged
parts and spare parts damaged. In actual disas-
sembly work, accidental damage as well as inevita-
ble damage to some related parts must be taken
into account, and spare parts for them must also be
prepared. However, it is essential to pinpoint the
cause of trouble, and limit the number of replace-
ment parts as much as possible.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
G4M0132
PS-34
1. RACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE:
Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being
fixed at clamp plate.
2) Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in
vice using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as
shown. Do not attempt to secure it without this
ST.
3) Remove the tie-rod end plate.
4) Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gear-
box.
5) Remove the small clip from boot using pliers,
and then move the boot to tie-rod end side.
(1) Clip
S4M0143A
ST0084
S4M0144B