Outback F6-3.0L DOHC (2006)
TURNING RESISTANCE OF GEARBOX
Using the ST, measure the gearbox turning resistance.
ST 34099PA100 SPANNER
Service limit: Maximum allowable resistance: 10.5 N (1.1 (kgs, 2.4 lbs.) or less
Difference between right and left turning resistance: 20% or less
OIL LEAKING
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Even if the location of leak can be easily found by observing the leaking condition, it is necessary to thoroughly remove the fluid from the
suspected portion and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock about thirty to forty times with engine running, then make comparison of the
suspected portion between immediately after and several hours after this operation.
3. Cause and measure for oil leakage from a
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the valve assembly with a new one.
4. Cause and measure for oil leakage from b
The torsion bar O-ring is damaged. Replace the valve assembly with a new one.
5. Cause and measure for oil leakage from c
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the valve assembly or oil seal with a new one.
6. Cause and measure for oil leakage from d
The pipe is damaged. Replace the faulty pipe or O-ring.
7. Cause and measure for oil leakage from 9
The hose is damaged. Replace the hose with a new one.
8. If leak is other than a, b, c, d, or 9, and if oil is leaking from the gearbox, move the right and left boots toward tie-rod end side, respectively, with
the gearbox mounted to the vehicle, and remove fluid from the surrounding portions. Then, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock about thirty to
