Index Subaru Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI - service repair manual 2008-2014 year
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PM-34 Steering System (Power Steering) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES 24.Steering System (Power Steering) A: INSPECTION 1. STEERING WHEEL 1) Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead posi- tion, and check the wheel spokes to make sure they are correctly set in their specified positions. 2) Lightly turn the steering wheel to the left and right to determine the point where front wheels start to move. Measure the distance of the movement of steering wheel at the outer periphery of wheel. 0 — 17 mm (0 — 0.67 in) Move the steering wheel vertically toward the shaft to ascertain if there is play in the direction. 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 3) Drive the vehicle and check the following items during operation. (1) Steering force: The effort required for steering should be smooth and even at all points, and should not vary. (2) Pulled to one side: Steering wheel should not be pulled to either side while driving on a level surface. (3) Wheel runout: Steering wheel should not show any sign of runout. (4) Return factor: Steering wheel should return to its original posi- tion after it has been turned and then released. 2. STEERING SHAFT JOINT If steering wheel play is excessive, disconnect the universal joint of steering shaft and then check the play where the joints cross and yawing torque. Al- so, check the seal for damage or serrations for wear. If loose joints, tighten the mounting bolts to specified torque. 24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb) 3. GEARBOX 1) With the vehicle placed on a level surface, turn the steering wheel 90° in both the left and right di- rections. While the wheel is being rotated, reach under the vehicle and check for looseness in gearbox. 60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 2) Check the boot for damage, cracks or deteriora- tion. (1) Steering wheel free play (1) PS-00450 (A) Boot PM-00392 PM-00393 (A) (A) (B) (B) gi14usena07.fm 34 ページ 2013年9月10日 火曜日 午後3時59分 |