Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3419

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
10 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure rotating of gearbox. <Ref. to PS-48,
TURNING RESISTANCE OF GEARBOX,
INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox [LHD
MODEL].>
Is the measured rotating resistance same with
the specified value?
11 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure sliding of gearbox. <Ref. to PS-47,
SERVICE LIMIT, INSPECTION, Steering
Gearbox [LHD MODEL].>
Is the measured rotating resistance within the
specified range?
GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE
Step Value
11.18 N (1.14 kgf, 2.51 lb) or
less around center position
and 15.79 N (1.61 kgf, 3.55 lb)
or less in all positions within
20% difference between clock-
wise and counterclockwise?
304 N (31 kgf, 68 lb) or less
with 20% difference between
left and right direction?
PS-98
Yes
Go to step 11. Readjust back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace bad
parts.
Steering effort is Readjust back-
normal. lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace bad
parts.
No