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Steering Gearbox: Installation

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

    Tightening torque: 

    59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Clamp Bolts Securing Gearbox Assembly To Crossmember
    G00959956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the pipe D first to gearbox, and pipe C second.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Connecting Lower Pipes To Gearbox Assembly
    G00959957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
  5. Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with 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.
  6. 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.
    Fig 3: Connecting Tie-Rod End And Knuckle Arm And Tightening Castle Nut
    G00959958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the front stabilizer to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer .
  8. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe .
  9. Install the sub frame.
  10. Install the under cover. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover .
  11. Align the center of roll connector.
  12. Install the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
  13. Install the front wheel.
  14. Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    90 N.m (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft-lb) 

  15. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  16. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air.

    Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .

  17. Check for fluid leaks.
  18. Install the jack-up plate.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Check the fluid level in reservoir tank.
  21. 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.
    Fig 4: Holding Boot While Adjusting Toe-In
    G00959959Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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