Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
38) After installing, check the boot end is positioned into groove on tie-rod.
39) If the tie-rod end was removed, screw in the lock nut and tie-rod end to screwed portion of tie rod, and then tighten the lock nut temporarily in a
position as shown in the figure.
Installed tie-rod length L:
Sedan:
25 mm (0.98 inch)
Wagon:
15 mm (0.59 inch)
40) Inspect the gearbox as follows:
"A" Holding the tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two or three times as quickly as possible.
"B" Holding the 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 specified position without deflation.
41) Remove the gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
42) Install the four pipes on gearbox.
(1) Connect the pipe A and B to gearbox.
Tightening torque:
Housing side
20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder side
24 Nm (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft. lbs.)
(2) Connect the pipe G and H to gearbox.
Tightening torque:
15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft. lbs.)
