Impreza Outback Sport AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
CAUTION: Use only SUBARU genuine grease for gearbox.
Specified grease for gearbox: VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No. 003608001)
1. Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
2. Force-fit oil seal using ST.
ST 34099FA110 INSTALLER
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or scratch cylinder inner wall.
NOTE:
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Apply specified power steering fluid to oil seal.
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Pay special attention not to install oil seal in wrong direction.
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Push oil seal until the stepped portion of A contacts end face of B.
3. Apply grease to the teeth of rack so that the grease applied is about as high as teeth, and also apply a thin film of grease to the 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.
4. Apply grease to the sleeve insertion hole.
5. Apply grease to the 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.
6. Fixing rack housing
Fix the rack housing in vice using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
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When fixing rack housing in vice, be sure to use this special tool. Do not fix rack housing in vice using pad such as aluminum plates, etc.
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When using old rack housing, be sure to clean and remove rust before assembling. Check pinion housing bushing carefully.
7. Install the oil seal to rack.