Steering Gearbox: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage the gearbox boot.
- Tighten the gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.4 ft-lb)
- Connect the pipe D first to gear box, and pipe C second.
Tightening torque:
15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
- Install the universal joint. < Ref. to INSTALLATION <-- , Universal Joint -->.>
- Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.
Castle nut tightening torque:
27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with hammer. - After tightening the castle nut to specified torque, tighten it further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut, and then bend the cotter pin to lock.
- Install the front stabilizer to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>
- Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.
- Install the sub frame. < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>
- Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>
- Align the center of roll connector. Refer to ADJUSTMENT in appropriate AIR BAG article.
- Install the steering wheel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION <-- , Steering Wheel -->.>
- Install the front wheels.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
90 N.m (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft-lb)
- Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
- Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. < Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .>
- Check for fluid leaks.
- Install the jack-up plate.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the fluid level in oil tank.
- After adjusting the toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
83 N.m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
NOTE: When adjusting the toe-in, hold boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it.