Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gearbox Removal
Steering Gearbox
REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Loosen the front wheel nut.
4) Lift-up the vehicle, and then 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, the exhaust pipe is hot.
8) Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from 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 center of gearbox, and connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning the steering wheel fully
clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
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Non-turbo model
