Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before installation, check the steering gearbox. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Electric Power Steering Gearbox. >
Install the steering gearbox assembly by tightening the bolts through the stiffener to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox assembly boot.

Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gearbox Assembly Bolts
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Install the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
1. Temporarily tighten the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
  Tightening torque:
  
  10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
2. Tighten the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
  Tightening torque:
  
  60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Main Mounting Bracket Tightening Sequence
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Install the cradle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cradle. >
Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
CAUTION:
- Install the cradle first before tightening the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
- Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value. >
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U). >
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot - steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

Fig 3: Tightening Lock Nut On Tie-Rod End
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