Steering Gearbox: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the front wheel nuts.
Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
Remove the under cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover . >
Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe . >
WARNING: Be careful not to burn yourself because the exhaust pipe is hot.
After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm.

Fig 1: Pulling Cotter Pin
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Remove the front crossmember support plate, jack-up plate and front stabilizer. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer . >
- Large type
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Crossmember Support Plate - Large Type
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- Small type
Fig 3: Identifying Front Crossmember Support Plate - Small Type
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Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.

Fig 4: Locating Pipe Joint
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Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
Disconnect the pipe C from pressure hose first, then disconnect pipe D from the return hose.

Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Hose And Return Hose
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Remove the clamp bolts securing the gearbox to the crossmember, and remove the clamp.

Fig 6: Locating Clamp Bolts
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Remove the bolts which secure the gearbox bracket, and remove the bracket and gearbox.

Fig 7: Locating Bolts And Gearbox Bracket
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