Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
28) Fix the boot end with clip (small).
29) After installing, check the boot end is positioned into groove on tie-rod.
30) If the tie-rod end was removed, screw in the lock nut and tie-rod end to screwed portion of tie-rod, and then tighten the lock nut temporarily in
a position as shown in the figure.
Installed tie-rod length:
L 31.2 mm (1.23 inch)
31) Inspect the gearbox as follows:
"A" Holding the tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two or three times as quickly as possible.
"B" Holding the tie-rod end, turn it slowly at a radius one or two times as large as possible. After all, make sure that the boot is installed in
specified position without deflation.
32) Remove the gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
33) Install the four pipes on gearbox.
1) Connect the pipe A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.)
2) Connect the pipe E and F to gearbox.
Tightening torque:
Pipe E: 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft. lbs.)
Pipe F: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Specified steering grease: VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No. 003608001)
1) Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
