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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold. 
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it. 
  1. Remove the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and remove the harness clamp.
    G14601749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the under guard front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the crossmember support rear and the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR)
  7. Remove the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER
  8. Disconnect the tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>REMOVAL 
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL 
  10. Remove the steering gearbox assembly.
    1. Remove the harness clamp of the power steering harness.
      G14612034Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    3. Remove the bolts, then remove the stiffener.
    4. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
      CAUTION:

      When lowering the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged. 

      G14612035Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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