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Steering Gearbox: Installation

  1. Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
  2. Attach the gearbox bracket and clamp.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Gearbox Bracket And Clamp
    G05671406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the pipe D to return hose first, and the pipe C to pressure hose second.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Return Hose First
    G05671407Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the universal joint. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.>
  5. Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.

    Castle nut tightening torque: 

    27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
  6. After tightening the castle nut to the specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to lock.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cotter Pin, Castle Nut And Tie-Rod End
    G05671408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the front stabilizer. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer.>
  8. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
  9. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  10. Install the undercover. <Ref. to B: INSTALLATION .>
  11. Install the front wheels.
  12. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    Chromed wheel 

    150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb) 

    Other than above 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
  15. Align the center position of the roll connector. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector.>
  16. Install the steering wheel. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.>
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
  18. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. <Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .>
  19. Check for fluid leaks.
  20. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
  21. After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.

    Tightening torque: 

    85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In And Steering Angle
    G05032910Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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