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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the crossmember support rear and the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  7. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Ball joint puller

    G13224981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the universal joint assembly steering, Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  9. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
    G13224975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL front.
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
    1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL front.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
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