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Steering Gearbox: Installation

CAUTION: Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
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  1. Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
  2. Install the gearbox to the crossmember through the clamp and stiffener.
    CAUTION: Since the bushing mounting bolt is applied with lubricant, always use a new bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  3. Connect the return pipe to the hose - return and then connect the feed pipe to the pressure hose.
    G13648363Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

  4. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the tie-rod ends.
    1. Connect the tie-rod end (a) to the housing assembly - front axle.
    2. Tighten the castle nuts (b) to the specified torque.
      CAUTION: When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

      Tightening torque: 

      27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

    3. Tighten within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cut-out portion of the castle nut (b) are aligned.
    4. Insert a new cotter pin (c), and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
      G10297978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the front stabilizer. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT STABILIZER>INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the front crossmember support.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front suspension parts: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

  8. Install the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the front wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

  12. Connect the battery ground terminal. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  13. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>POWER STEERING FLUID .
  14. Check for fluid leaks.
  15. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
  16. Adjust the toe-in and steering angle. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN .
    NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.
    G08316078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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