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Inspection Of Clearance

This table lists various clearances that must be correctly adjusted to ensure the normal vehicle driving without interfering noise, or any other faults.

CLEARANCE LOCATION

LOCATION Minimum allowance mm (in)
(1) Crossmember-to-Hose ASSY 3 (0.12)
(2) Front exhaust pipe-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model) 15 (0.59)
(3) Front frame side-to-Hose ASSY 10 (0.39)
(4) Turbo cover-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model) 10 (0.39)
(5) Master cylinder-to-Return hose (Turbo model) 10 (0.39)
(6) Master cylinder-to-Hose clip (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC)) 10 (0.39)
(7) VDC H/U-to-Hose ASSY (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC)) 5 (0.20)
(8) Air cleaner-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model) 5 (0.20)
(9) Air boot-to-Hose ASSY 10 (0.39)
(10) Protector-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model, DOHC non-turbo model) 10 (0.39)
(11) Blow-by-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model) 8 (0.31)
(12) Over flow hose-to-Hose ASSY (Turbo model) 8 (0.31)
(13) Brake pipe-to-Return hose (Model with ABS) 10 (0.39)
(14) Front suspension bracket-to-Return hose 5 (0.20)
(15) Front wheel apron-to-Return hose 5 (0.20)
(16) VDC H/U bracket-to-Suction hose (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC)) 5 (0.20)
(17) Air cleaner case-to-Suction hose 5 (0.20)
(18) Air intake duct-to-Suction hose (Turbo model) 10 (0.39)
(19) Air duct-to-Suction hose (Turbo model) 10 (0.39)
(20) Front wheel apron-to-Reservoir tank 5 (0.20)
(21) VDC H/U-to-Reservoir tank (Model with vehicle dynamics control (VDC)) 5 (0.20)
(22) Valve housing-to-DOJ (MT model) 12 (0.47)
(23) Valve housing-to-Crossmember (Hole) 1 (0.04)
(24) Bracket-to-Crossmember 1 (0.04)
(25) Cylinder-to-Crossmember 5 (0.20)
(26) Elbow-to-Crossmember 1 (0.04)
(27) Cylinder-to-Exhaust pipe 18 (0.71)
(28) Universal joint coupling-to-Turbo cover (Turbo model) 15 (0.59)
(29) Universal joint column side yoke-to-Master cylinder (Closest approach point when universal joint turns by 360°) (OUTBACK model) 5 (0.20)
(30) Cruise control-to-Hose ASSY (Model with cruise control) 10 (0.39)
(31) Universal joint coupling-to-ATF level gauge (LHD model) 10 (0.39)
(32) Boot-to-Exhaust pipe (LHD model) 18 (0.71)
(33) Return hose-to-Pressure hose No contact between hoses
Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Components
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