Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
2) Apply a coat of specified power steering fluid to the inner wall of valve housing.
3) Attach the ST2 to ST1.
ST1 34099FA120 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL
ST2 34099FA130 INSTALLER SEAL
4) To avoid scratching the oil seal, apply a coat of grease to the contact surface of installer and oil seal.
5) Verify the oil seal direction.
Attach the oil seal to installer and position in valve housing before pressing into place.
6) Press the oil seal into place using a press.
7) Attach the bearing to ST, and then position in value housing. Using the ST and press, install the special bearing in valve housing.
ST 34099FA120 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL
8) Put vinyl tape around the pinion shaft splines to protect oil seal from damage.
9) Fit the pinion and valve assembly into valve housing.
10) Secure the valve assembly to ST1 and ST2.
ST 1926370000 INSTALLER A
ST 234099FA100 STAND BASE
11) Apply specified power steering fluid to oil seal and ST3.