Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation

CAUTION:

When raising 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.
For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.

Install the power steering harness as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Be careful of the power steering harness routing.

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Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>STEERING GEARBOX .
Install the steering assembly universal joint. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
Install the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the crossmember support front and the crossmember support rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Install the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX>ADJUSTMENT>FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the steering gearbox boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

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Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
If the steering gearbox assembly is replaced, check the assist MAP. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>POWER STEERING SYSTEM>OPERATION>CHECK ASSIST MAP .
Perform the VDC sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform the END STOP learning. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE>INSPECTION MODE B .
Using Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value] in the [Work Support] of [EyeSight]. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .