Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.5L DOHC (1996)
In radial direction:
Service limit
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
On condition
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
In axial direction:
Service limit
0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
On condition
P: 20 - 49N (2 - 5 kg, 4 - 11 lb)
Turning Resistance Of Gearbox
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance. ST 926230000 SPANNER
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 in) from rack center
Less than 11.18 N (1.14 kg, 2.51 lb)
Maximum allowable resistance
12.7 N (1.3 kg, 2.9 lb)
Assembly
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Use only SUBARU genuine grease for gearbox.
Specified grease for gearbox:
VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No.003608001)
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.