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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

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. Refer to Repair Contents>Note>Battery .
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the under cover front. Refer to Exterior/Interior Trim>Front Under Cover>Removal .
  4. Remove the under guard front. (H4DOTC model) Refer to Exterior/Interior Trim>Front Under Cover>Removal .
  5. Remove the crossmember support rear and the crossmember support front. Refer to Front Suspension>Crossmember Support>Removal .
  6. Remove the front exhaust pipe. (H4DO model) Refer to Exhaust (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>Removal .
  7. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (H4DOTC model) Refer to Exhaust (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>Removal>Center Exhaust Pipe (Rear) .
  8. Remove the stabilizers. Refer to Front Suspension>Stabilizer>Removal>Stabilizer .
  9. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    • Securely hook the ball joint puller to the collar.
    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

    G13620850Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the universal joint assembly steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and remove the harness clamp.
    G13620844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL front.
    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 front.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
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