Steering Gearbox: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
- Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
- Connect pipes C and D to pipe of gearbox.NOTE: Connect lower pipe C first, and upper pipe D second.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes.
- Install universal joint. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
- Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb), and tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer. - Install front stabilizer to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer . >
- Install front exhaust pipe assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe . >
- Install tires.
- Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88 N.m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air.
< Ref. to , POWER STEERING FLUID . >
- Check for fluid leaks. < Ref. to , BASIC INSPECTION , INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox. >
- Install jack-up plate.WARNING: Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
- Lower vehicle.
- Check fluid level in oil tank.
- After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
83 N.m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION: When adjusting toe-in, hold boot as shown in Fig 4to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it.