Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 109

3. GEARBOX
1) With the vehicle placed on a level surface, turn
the steering wheel 90° in both the left and right di-
rections.
While the wheel is being rotated, reach under the
vehicle and check for looseness in gearbox.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
(A)
(A) Boot
(B) Gearbox mounting bolt
2) Check the boot for damage, cracks or deterioration.
3) With the vehicle placed on a level surface, quick-
ly turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
While steering wheel is being rotated, check the
gear backlash. If any noise is noticed, adjust the
gear backlash in the following manner.
(1) Tighten the adjusting screw to 25 N·m
(2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) and then loosen.
(2) Tighten the adjusting screw to 3.9 N·m
(0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) and then loosen it within
20°.
(3) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
(A) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter.
Steering System (Power Steering)
(B)
(B)
(A)
PM-00393
(A)
PM-00068
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(4) Install the lock nut. While holding the adjust-
ing screw with a wrench, tighten the lock nut us-
ing ST.
ST 926230000
Tightening torque (lock nut):
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Hold the adjusting screw with wrench to prevent
it from turning while tightening the lock nut.
4. TIE-ROD
1) Check the tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends,
scratches or other damage.
(A) Tie-rod end
(B) Knuckle arm
2) Check the connections of knuckle ball joints for
play, inspect for damage on dust seals, and check
free play of ball studs. If castle nut is loose, retight-
en it to the specified torque, then further tighten up
to 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3) Check the lock nut on the tie-rod end for tight-
ness. If it is loose, retighten it to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
PM-45
SPANNER
(B)
(A)
PM-00394