Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 774

4-3 [w3EO)
STEERING SYSTEM
INSTALLER I
+ Press
(34099PA010) I
Installer groove
Steering body ASSY
i
Rack ASSY piston
Oil seal
Back-up ring
04-294
Fig. 87
2) Installation of valve ASSY
(1) Remove traces of sealer, oil, rust, etc ., from
mating surfaces of valve housing and steering body
ASSY .
(2) Position a shim in graded portion of steering
body ASSY's pinion housing, and apply an even coat
of sealer (Fuji Bond : 004403004) to end of pinion
housing .
a. Use the same number of shims as that used when
steering body ASSY was removed.
b. If steering body ASSY, valve housing or pinion fr
valve ASSY is replaced with a new one, add two or
three shims, install valve ASSY on pinion housing and
tighten with two bolts to 20 -29 Nom (2 .0 - 3.0 kg-m,
14 - 22 ft-Ib) . Then, measure clearance between steer-
ing body ASSY and valve housing using a thickness
gauge. Remove shims so that the clearance is zero .
Fig. 88
(3) Extend rack ASSY 75.9 mm (2 .988 in) beyond
pinion side of steering body ASSY.
Rack ASSY
475 .9 mm (2 .988 in)
04-084
Fig. 89
(4) Apply grease to pinion gear teeth and ball bear-
ing . Insert valve ASSY into place .
ftig. 90
(5) Alternately and slowly tighten socket bolts.
Replace faulty parts before installing valve ASSY . Oth-
erwise, valve ASSY may not be installed properly .
Tightening torque :
20 - 29 Nom (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-Ib)
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