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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: Identifying Gearbox Assembly To Crossmember Bracket Clamp
    G03808795Courtesy 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: Identifying Pipe
    G03808796Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the universal joint. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
  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: Identifying Castle Nut And Cotter Pin
    G03808797Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the front stabilizer to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
  8. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  9. Install the sub frame. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Sub Frame. >
  10. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  11. Align the center of roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
  12. Install the steering wheel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >
  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. < Ref. 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: Adjusting Toe-In
    G03808798Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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