Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
CAUTION: After installing, check boot end is positioned into groove on tie-rod.
28. If the tie-rod end was removed, screw in lock nut and tie-rod end to the screwed portion of tie rod, and tighten the lock nut temporarily in a
position as shown in figure.
Installed tie-rod length: L 15 mm (0.59 in)
NOTE: Pay attention to difference between right and left tie-rod ends.
29. Install the tie-rod end plate.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.)
30. Inspect the gearbox as follows:
"A" Holding tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two or three times as quickly as possible.
"B" Holding 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 the specified position without deflation.
31. Remove gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
32. Install the four pipes on gearbox.
1. Connect the pipe A and B to the 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 the 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.)
2. CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Specified steering grease: VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No. 003608001)
1. Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
