Impreza Coupe FWD F4-1820cc 1.8L SOHC (1995)
There are two possible causes. Take following step first. Remove the pipe assembly B from the valve housing, and close the circuit with
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Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 30 to 40 times with the engine running, then make comparison of the leaked portion between
immediately after and several hours after this operation.
CAUTION:
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If leakage from "f" is noted again:
The oil seal of pinion and valve assembly is damaged. Replace pinion and valve assembly with a new one. Or replace the oil seal and
the parts that are damaged during disassembly with new ones.
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If oil stops leaking from "f":
The oil seal of rack housing is damaged.
Replace the oil seal and the parts that are damaged during disassembly with new ones.
Disassembly
VALVE ASSEMBLY
1) Loosen two bolts securing valve assembly.
2) Carefully draw out input shaft and remove valve assembly.
3) Draw out pinion and valve assembly from valve housing, as necessary, using pipe of I.D. 44 to 46 mm (1.73 to 1.81 in) and a press.
RACK ASSEMBLY
