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Steering Gearbox: Installation

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  1. Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
  2. Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
    1. Tightening torque:  59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
      Fig 1: Tightening Gearbox To Crossmember Bracket Via Clamp With Bolt
      G02964650Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect pipes C and D to pipe of gearbox.
    NOTE: Connect lower pipe C first, and upper pipe D second.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes. 
    Fig 2: Connecting Pipes C & D To Pipe Of Gearbox
    G02964651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Universal Joint.
  5. Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and -tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to lock.
    1. Castle nut tightening torque:  Tighten to 27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb), and tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
    CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer. 
    Fig 3: Connecting Tie-Rod End & Knuckle Arm
    G02964652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install front stabilizer to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer.
  7. Install front exhaust pipe assembly.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. (2.5L MODEL)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. (3.0L MODEL)

  8. Install tires.
  9. Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
    1. Tightening torque:  88 N.m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
  10. Connect battery ground cable.
  11. Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID  .
  12. Check for fluid leaks. Refer to OIL LEAKING  , INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox.
  13. Install jack-up plate.
    WARNING: Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot. 
  14. Lower vehicle.
  15. Check fluid level in oil tank.
  16. After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten lock nut on tie-rod end.
    1. Tightening torque:  83 N.m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
    CAUTION: When adjusting toe-in, hold boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it. 
    Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In & Steering Angle
    G02964653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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