Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 841

PS-52

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)

STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]

B: INSTALLATION

1) Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful
not to damage gearbox boot.
2) 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)

3) Connect pipes C and D to control valve of gear
box assembly.

Tightening torque:

15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)

4) Install universal joint. <Ref. to PS-25, INSTAL-
LATION, Universal Joint.>
5) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tight-
en 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.

6) Install front stabilizer to vehicle.
7) Install front exhaust pipe assembly. 
8) Lower the vehicle.
9) Align center of roll connector. <Ref. to AB-19,
ADJUSTMENT, Roll Connector.>

CAUTION:
Ensure that front wheels are set in straight for-
ward direction.
10) Install steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-24, INSTAL-
LATION, Steering Wheel.>
11) Install tires.
12) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

88 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)

13) Connect connector to O

2

 sensor. (if equipped)

14) Connect ground cable to battery.
15) Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air. 
<Ref. to PS-92, Power Steering Fluid.>
16) Install air intake duct.
17) Lift-up the vehicle.
18) Check for fluid leaks.
19) Install jack-up plate.
20) Lower vehicle.
21) Check fluid level in oil tank. 
22) After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tight-
en 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 to 
prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twist-
ed, straighten it.

C: DISASSEMBLY

1) Secure gearbox removed from vehicle in vise
using ST.
ST

926200000

STAND

CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox assembly in a vise using 
the ST as shown. Do not attempt to secure it 
without this ST.

(1) Castle nut

(2) Tie-rod end

(3) Knuckle arm

PS-00043

( 1 )

( 2 )

( 3 )

(1) Clamp

PS-00051

PS-00289

( 1 )

ST

PS-53

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)

STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]

2) Pry off clip from outer end of boot, and slide boot
toward tie-rod end.

3) Using standard screwdriver, remove band from
boot.

4) Extend rack approximately 40 mm (1.57 in) out.
Unlock lock wire at lock washer on each side of tie-
rod end using a standard screwdriver.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch rack surface as oil 
leaks may result.

5) Using ST, loosen lock nut.
ST

926230000

SPANNER

6) Tighten adjusting screw until it no longer tight-
ens.

7) Using a wrench (32 mm width across flats) or ad-
justable wrench, remove tie-rod.

CAUTION:
• Check ball joint for free play, and tie-rod for
bends. Replace if necessary.
• Check dust seals used with tie-rod end ball
joint for damage or deterioration. Replace if
necessary.

(1) Clip

(1) Band

PS-00290

( 1 )

PS-00291

( 1 )

PS-00292

40 mm (1.57 in)

(1) Lock nut

(1) Adjusting screw

(1) Tie-rod

PS-00293

( 1 )

ST

PS-00294

( 1 )

PS-00295

( 1 )

PS-54

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)

STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]

8) Loosen adjusting screw and remove spring and
sleeve.

CAUTION:
Replace spring and/or sleeve if damaged.
9) Disconnect pipes A and B from steering body
and control valve housing.

CAUTION:
Replace pipes and/or flare nuts if damaged.

10) Slide dust cover out.

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to scratch housing or input
shaft during dust cover removal. Also do not al-
low foreign matter to enter housing interior.
• Replace dust cover with a new one if its in-
side bore or lips are worn or damaged.

11) Using ST, remove plug.
ST

34199AE090

PLUG WRENCH

NOTE:
Make sure to align ST pin to plug hole. 

(1) Pipe A

(2) Pipe B

(1) Dust cover

PS-00296

( 1 )

( 2 )

PS-00297

( 1 )

(1) Plug

PS-00298

( 1 )

ST

PS-55

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)

STEERING GEARBOX [RHD MODEL]

12) Remove valve assembly.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch seal ring. 

13) Remove holder using a 32 mm wrench or ad-
justable wrench.

CAUTION:
Discard old holder and replace with new one.

14) Install ST on valve side of rack and press outer
side oil seal out.
ST 34099FA030 INSTALLER 

& 

REMOVER

CAUTION:
• Block pipe connection of steering body to
prevent fluid from flowing out.
• Do not allow rack to come in contact with in-
ner wall of cylinder. Otherwise, cylinder wall
may be scratched, resulting in oil leaks.
• Remove holder and rack as a unit.
• Check rack and steering body for bends or
cracks; replace as required.
• Discard oil seal after removal and replace
with new ones.

(1) Valve ASSY

(2) Seal ring

PS-00299

( 1 )

( 2 )

PS-00300

(1) Rack piston

(2) Outer side oil seal

PS-00301

ST

( 1 )

( 2 )