Impreza L Sport Wagon F4-2.2L SOHC (1999)
In axial direction:
Service limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
On condition:
P: 20-49 N (2-5 kg, 4-11 lbs.)
Turning Resistance Of Gearbox
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 inch) from rack center
Less than 11.18 N (1.14 kg, 2.51 lbs.)
Maximum allowable resistance
12.7 N (1.3 kg, 2.9 lbs.)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Use only SUBARU genuine grease for gearbox.
Grease: VALIANT GREASE M2 part No. 003608001, net 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.)
1. Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
2. Apply grease to teeth of rack so that grease applied is about as high as teeth, and also apply a thin film of grease to sliding portion of rack shaft.
CAUTION:
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When moving rack to stroke end without tie-rod attached, prevent shocks from being applied at the end.
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Do not apply grease to threaded portion at end of rack shaft.
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Move rack shaft to stroke end two (2) or three (3) times to squeeze grease which accumulates on both ends. Remove grease to prevent it from
choking air passage hole.
3. Apply grease to sleeve insertion hole.
4. Apply grease to dust seal insertion hole.
CAUTION: Apply clean grease with clean hands. If material having a sharp edge is used for applying grease, oil seal at the inside might be
damaged.