Steering Gearbox: Inspection: Limit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the specified service limits, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise the gearbox using ST. Never vise the gearbox by inserting aluminum plates etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST1 926200000 STAND
ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D
Rack shaft sliding resistance:
Limit 343 N (35 kgf, 77 lb) or less