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Subaru SVX L6-3.3L DOHC (1992)11 · Steering and Suspension
11 · Steering & suspension

Steering Gear: Specifications

Make
Subaru
Model
SVX
Engine
L6-3.3L DOHC
Year
1992
Section
Steering › Steering Gear › Specifications
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications · page 1 of 3
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Steering Gear: Specifications

DIMENSIONS 

Backlash ...............................................................................................................................................................................  0 (Automatically Adjustable)
Overall Gear Ratio ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  16.2
Sliding Resistance ...............................................................................................................................................................................  265 N (60 lbs.) less
Rack Shaft Play In Radial Direction

Right-Turn ......................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.005 inch) or less
Left-Turn

Horizontal Movement .................................................................................................................................................  0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less
Vertical Movement ...................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.005 inch) or less

Input Shaft Play

Radial Direction .............................................................................................................................................................  0.18 mm (0.007 inch) or less
Axial Direction .................................................................................................................................................................  0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less

Turning Resistance

Within 30 mm (1.18 inch) From Rack Center In Straight Ahead Position ...................................................................  Less Than 11.18 N (2.51 lbs.)
Maximum Allowable Value ...............................................................................................................................................................  12.7 N (2.9 lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Gearbox Clamp Bolt ..............................................................................................................................................................  47 - 71 Nm (35 - 52 ft. lbs.)
High Pressure Hose to Rack Fitting .......................................................................................................................................  29 - 39 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
Universal Joint Attaching Bolts .............................................................................................................................................  21 - 26 Nm (15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut .........................................................................................................................................................  59 - 74 Nm (43 - 54 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts ..............................................................................................................................................................  20 - 29 Nm (14 - 22 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Line (from pump) ..........................................................................................................................................  29 - 39 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Line (to tank) .................................................................................................................................................  39 - 49 Nm (29 - 36 ft. lbs.)

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