Rack Housing Assembly

Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE: Remove the pipes C and D, which are fixed to clamp plate, as a unit.
Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a vise using ST.
ST1 926200000 STAND

ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In Vise Using ST1 926200000 Stand And ST2 34199AG000 Boss D
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
Remove the small clip from the boot using pliers, and then move the boot to tie-rod end side.

Fig 2: Removing Small Clip From Boot Using Pliers
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band from boot.
NOTE: Replace the boot if there is damage, cracks or deterioration.

Fig 3: Removing Band From Boot
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER

Fig 4: Loosening Lock Nut Using ST 926230000 Spanner
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tighten the adjusting screw until it can no longer be tightened.

Fig 5: Tightening Adjusting Screw
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the tie-rod using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 6: Locating Valve Assembly Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Valve Assembly
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Using a drill, release the crimping of holder.
CAUTION: Make a hole of 2 mm (0.08 in) depth using a drill with 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter.

Fig 8: Locating Hole
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the holder.
Attach the ST to the pinion housing side of the rack, and push out the rack together with the outer side oil seal.
ST 34199FE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER

NOTE: Block the pipe connection of steering body to prevent fluid from flowing out.

Fig 9: Pushing Rack Together With Outer Side Oil Seal Using ST 34199FE000 Installer & Remover
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Insert the ST from pinion housing side and remove the oil seal using a press.
ST 34099FA140 OIL SEAL REMOVER

Fig 10: Removing Oil Seal Using ST 34099FA140 Oil Seal Remover
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Using a press, remove the bushing of gearbox installation portion.

Fig 11: Removing Bushing Of Gearbox Installation Portion Using Press
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.