Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3328

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
25) Install the lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten the 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.
26) 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 and etc.
27) 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.
28) Caulk the boot so the space inside boot band
caulking portion becomes 2 mm (0.08 in) or less.
Steering Gearbox [RHD Model]
PS-00094
PS-58
NOTE:
Use a new boot band.
(A)
(A) Boot band
(B) 2 mm (0.08 in) or less
29) Fix the boot end with clip (small).
(1) Clip
30) After installing, check that the boot end is posi-
tioned into groove on tie-rod.
31) If the tie-rod end has been removed, screw in
lock nut and tie-rod end to the screwed portion of
tie-rod, and tighten the lock nut temporarily in a po-
sition as shown in figure.
(B)
PS-00499
PS-00053