Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
21. Install the lock washers and tighten the left and right tie-rods into the rack ends.
On condition
L: Approximately 40 mm (1.57 inch)
Tightening torque: 78 Nm (8.0 kgf-m, 58 ft. lbs.)
22. Bend the lock washer using a chisel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch rack when bending lock washer.
23. Rack and pinion backlash adjustment
1. Loosen the adjusting screw.
2. Rotate the input shaft so that the rack is in the straight ahead direction.
3. Apply grease to the sleeve.
4. Tighten the adjusting screw by two threads.
