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Steering Gearbox: Installation

  1. Insert the gearbox into the crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
  2. Tighten the gearbox to the crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Inserting Gearbox Into Crossmember
    G02867975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the four pipes on the gearbox.
    1. Connect the pipes A and B to the four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect the upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A.

      Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

    2. Connect the pipes C and D to the gearbox. Connect the upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.

      Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

      Fig 2: Connecting Pipes C & D To Gearbox
      G02867976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.
  5. Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to lock.

    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: Installing Universal Joint
    G02867977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the front stabilizer to vehicle.
  7. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.
  8. Install the sub frame. Refer to INSTALLATION (2002 MODEL) , Sub Frame.
  9. Align the center of roll connector. Refer to CENTERING CLOCKSPRING .
    CAUTION: Ensure that front wheels are set in straight forward direction. 
  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.
  11. Install the tires.
  12. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 90 N.m (9.1 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb) 

  13. Connect the ground terminal to battery.
  14. Pour the fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
  15. Check for fluid leaks.
  16. Install the jack-up plate.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
  19. After adjusting 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) 

    CAUTION: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it. 
    Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In
    G02867978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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