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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, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Gear Box Bracket And Clamp
    G06343746Courtesy 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, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Hose First
    G06343747Courtesy 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 (2.8 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 Tie-Rod End, Castle Nut And Cotter Pin
    G06343748Courtesy 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. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  10. Install the under cover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.
  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 ground cable to 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 in illustration 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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