Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3359

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2) Fixing rack housing
Fix rack housing in vise using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
• When fixing rack housing in vise, be sure to
use this special tool. Do not fix rack housing in
vise using pad such as aluminum plates, etc.
• When using old rack housing, be sure to
clean and remove rust before assembling.
Check pinion housing bushing carefully.
3) Fit ST over toothed portion of rack assembly,
and check for binding or unsmooth insertion. If any
deformation is noted on flats at the end of rack,
shape by using file, and wash with cleaning fluid.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
(1) Rack ASSY
4) Apply genuine grease to teeth of thoroughly
washed rack assembly, and fit ST over the toothed
portion.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to block air passage hole with
grease. Remove excessive grease.
• After fitting cover, check air passage hole for
clogging. If clogged, open by removing grease
from the hole.
• Check rack shaft for damage.
• Apply specified power steering fluid to this
ST and surface of piston ring to prevent seal
from being damaged.
5) Insert rack assembly into rack housing from cyl-
inder side, and remove ST after it has passed com-
pletely through oil seal.
NOTE:
Before inserting rack assembly, apply a coat of
specified power steering fluid to surfaces of ST and
rack piston.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
ST
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PS-00161
6) Fit ST1 and ST2 over the end of rack, and install
rack bushing.
ST1 926400000
ST2 927660000
CAUTION:
• If burrs, or nicks are found on this guide and
rack shaft portion, remove by filing.
• Dip rack bushing in specified power steering
fluid before installing, and pay attention not to
damage O-ring and oil seal.
(1) Rack bushing ASSY
7) Insert rack stopper into cylinder tube until inter-
nal groove (on cylinder side) is aligned with exter-
nal groove (on rack stopper). Turn rack stopper
with ST so that rack stopper hole is seen through
cylinder slits.
8) Insert rack stopper into rack housing, and wrap
circlip using a sharp pointed pliers to secure rack
stopper in position.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch rack while winding cir-
clip.
NOTE:
Rotate wrench another 90 to 180° after the end of
circlip has been wrapped in.
9) Fit mounting rubber onto rack housing.
PS-38
GUIDE
GUIDE
( 1 )
ST2 ST1
PS-00162
PS-00163