Steering: Service Precautions
CAUTION^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
^ Use grease and oil of Subaru genuine or the equivalent products. Do not mix them of different grades or manufacturers.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
^ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wooden blocks, aluminum plate or cloth between the part and the vise.