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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after turning off the ignition, and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, turn the ignition off 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 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the crossmember support - rear and the crossmember support - front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  7. Disconnect the tie-rod end. (Impreza model)
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    • Securely hook the ball joint puller (e) to the collar (f).
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b) and washer (c).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (e), detach the tie-rod end (d).

      Preparation tool: 

      Ball joint puller

      G12400569Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the tie-rod end. (Crosstrek model)
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Ball joint puller

      G12400608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
    G11253821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL.
    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.
    1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
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