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Service Limit

Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the specified service limits, adjust or replace.

NOTE: When making a measurement, vise the gearbox using ST. Never vise the gearbox by inserting aluminum plates etc. between vise and gearbox.

ST1 926200000 STAND

ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

Rack shaft sliding resistance: 

Service limit 

314 N (32 kgf, 71 lbf) or less 

Left/right differential of sliding resistance: 

20% or less 

Fig 1: Measuring Sliding Resistance Of Rack Shaft (1 Of 2)
G05032972Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Measuring Sliding Resistance Of Rack Shaft (2 Of 2)
G05032973Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.