Impreza F4-2.5L SOHC (2003)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Steering Gearbox
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
2. Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
3. Loosen the front wheel nuts.
4. Lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the sub frame.
7. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non TURBO model)
WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.
8. Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.
9. Remove the jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
10. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and joint. Discharge the fluid by turning steering wheel
fully clockwise and counter clockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from the other pipe.
11. Remove the universal joint.