Impreza L Sedan F4-2.2L SOHC (1997)
In radial direction:
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Service limit: 0.18 mm (0.0071 inch) or less
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On condition: P: 98 N (22 lb)
In axial direction:
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Service limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
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On condition: P: 20-49 N (4-11 lbs.)
Turning Resistance of Gearbox
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance
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Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 inch)
from rack center: Less than 11.18 N (2.51 lbs.)
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Maximum allowable resistance: 12.7 N (2.9 lbs.)
ASSEMBLE
CAUTION: Use only SUBARU genuine grease for gearbox. Grease: VALIANT GREASE M2
1. Apply grease to teeth of rack so that grease applied is about as high as teeth, and also apply a thin film of grease to sliding portion of rack shaft
CAUTION:
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When moving rack to stroke end without tie-rod attached, prevent shocks from being applied at the end.
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Do not apply grease to threaded portion at end of rack shaft.
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Move rack shaft to stroke end two or three times to squeeze grease which accumulates on both ends. Remove grease to prevent it from
choking air passage hole.
2. Apply grease to sleeve insertion hole
3. Apply grease to dust seal insertion hole.
CAUTION: Apply clean grease with clean hands. If material having a sharp edge is used for applying grease, oil seal at the inside might be
damaged.
