Rack Shaft Play In Radia Direction; Right-Turn Steering; Left-Turn Steering; Sliding Resistance Of Rack Shaft - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

2. SERVICE LIMIT
S601272A1002
Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds the
specified service limit, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by
using ST. Never vise gearbox by inserting alumi-
num plates, etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST 926200000 STAND

Sliding resistance of rack shaft:

Service limit
304 N (31 kgf, 68 lb) or less
STEERING GEARBOX [LHD MODEL]
G4M0109
G4M0110
PS-49
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
3. RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL
DIRECTION
S601272A1003

Right-turn steering:

Service limit
0.19 mm (0.0075 in) or less
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 122.6 N (12.5 kgf, 27.6 lb)

Left-turn steering:

Service limit
Direction
0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
Direction
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
G4M0111
G4M0112