Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
CAUTION: Be sure to alternately tighten the bolts.
19) Temporarily install the tie-rod to rack end, and then operate the rack from lock to lock for two or three times to make it fit in. Remove any grease
blocking the air vent hole.
CAUTION: Operating the rack from lock to lock without installing tie-rods may damage the oil seal. Always install the left and right
tie-rods.
20) Apply liquid gasket to 1/3 or more of entire perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1141
21) Apply a coat of grease to the sliding surface of sleeve and seating surface of spring, and then insert the sleeve into steering body.
Charge the adjusting screw with grease, and then insert the spring into adjusting screw. Then install on the steering body.
22) Tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque, then loosen it.
Tightening torque: 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
23) Tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque, then loosen it 20°.
Tightening torque: 3.9 N-m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb)
24) Remove the tie-rod.
25) Adjust the turning resistance of gearbox so that it is within specification using adjusting screw.
26) Apply liquid gasket to lock nut and install it into adjusting screw. While holding the adjusting screw with wrench, tighten the lock nut using ST.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1141
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (lock nut): 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
NOTE: Hold the adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it from turning while tightening lock nut.
27) Extend the rack approx. 40 mm (1.57 in) from steering body.
28) Install the tie-rod and new lock washer into rack.
29) Bend the lock washer and crimp it.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the rack when crimping lock washer.
