Fixing Rack Housing - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
¼ Pay special attention not to install oil seal in
wrong direction.
¼ Push oil seal until the stepped portion of A con-
tacts end face of B.
(1) Press
(2) Oil seal

7) Fixing rack housing

Fix rack housing in vise using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
¼ When fixing rack housing in vise, be sure to
use this special tool. Do not fix rack housing in
vise using pad such as aluminum plates, etc.
¼ When using old rack housing, be sure to
clean and remove rust before assembling.
Check pinion housing bushing carefully.
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
S4M0164B
PS-40
8) Fit ST over toothed portion of rack assembly,
and check for binding or unsmooth insertion. If any
deformation is noted on flats at the end of rack,
shape by using file, and wash with cleaning fluid.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
(1) Rack ASSY
9) Apply genuine grease to teeth of thoroughly
washed rack assembly, and fit ST over the toothed
portion.
CAUTION:
¼ Be careful not to block air passage with
grease. Remove excessive grease.
¼ After fitting cover, check air passage hole for
clogging. If clogged, open by removing grease
from the hole.
¼ Check rack shaft for damage.
¼ Apply specified power steering fluid to this
ST and surface of piston ring to prevent seal
from being damaged.
10) Insert rack assembly into rack housing from
cylinder side, and remove ST after it has passed
completely through oil seal.
NOTE:
Before inserting rack assembly, apply a coat of
specified power steering fluid to surfaces of ST and
rack piston.
ST 926390001 COVER & REMOVER
S4M0406A