Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 142

NOTE:
If fluid level is at MAX level or above, drain fluid to
keep the level in the specified range of indicator by
using a syringe or the like.
Recommended fluid:
Refer to "RM" section. <Ref. to RM-5, FLUID,
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommend-
ed Materials.>
Fluid capacity:
0.8 2 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)
6. POWER STEERING FLUID FOR LEAKS
Inspect the underside of oil pump and gearbox of
power steering system, hoses, pipes and their cou-
plings for fluid leaks.
If the fluid leaks are found, retighten their fitting
bolts (or nuts) and/or replace their parts.
NOTE:
• Wipe the leaked fluid off after correcting fluid
leaks.
• Also pay attention to clearances between hoses
(or pipes) and other parts when inspecting fluid
leaks.
7. HOSES OF OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGES
Check the pressure hose and return hose of oil
pump for crack, swell or damage. Replace the hose
with a new one if necessary.
NOTE:
Prevent hoses from turning and/or bending when
installing hoses.
8. POWER STEERING PIPES FOR DAMAG-
ES
Check the power steering pipes for corrosion and
damage.
Replace the pipes with new ones if necessary.
9. GEARBOX BOOTS
Inspect both sides of the gearbox boot as follows,
and correct the defects if necessary.
1) Positions (A) and (B) of the gearbox boot are fit-
ted correspondingly in grooves (A) and (B) of the
gearbox and rod (C).
Steering System (Power Steering)
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2) Clips are fitted outside of positions (A) and (B) of
boot.
3) Boot does not have crack and hole.
NOTE:
Rotate the position (B) of gearbox boot against the
twist of it produced by adjustment of toe-in, etc. Ap-
ply grease to the groove (C).
(A)
10.FITTING BOLTS AND NUTS
Inspect the fitting bolts and nuts of oil pump and
bracket for looseness, and retighten them if neces-
sary.
Inspect and/or retighten them when engine is cold.
(C)
(B)
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