Impreza Outback Sport AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
5. Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
Liquid packing: THREE BOND 1141
6. Tighten the adjusting screw to 7.4 Nm (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft. lbs.) and back off 25°.
7. Install the lock nut. While holding adjusting screw with a wrench, tighten the lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut): 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
NOTE:
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Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it from turning while tightening lock nut.
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Make adjustment so that the steering wheel can be rotated fully from lock to lock without binding.
24. Check for service limit as per article of "Service limit". Make replacement and adjustment if necessary.
25. Install the boot to the housing.
NOTE:
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Before installing boot, be sure to apply grease to the groove of tie-rod.
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Install fitting portions of boots to the following portions in both sides of assembled steering gearbox.
The groove on gearbox
The groove on the rod
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Make sure that the boot is installed without unusual inflation or deflation.
26. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw until the ends "A" and "B" of the band come into contact with each other.
CAUTION: Use a new band.
NOTE: Always tighten the band from the underside of the gear box.
27. Fix the boot end with clip (small).