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Rack Housing Assembly

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  1. Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
    NOTE: Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being fixed at clamp plate.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in vice using ST.

    ST 926200000 STAND

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In A Vise Using ST
    G00951970Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
  4. Remove the small clip from boot using pliers, and then move the boot to tie-rod end side.
    Fig 2: Removing Small Clip From Boot Using Pliers
    G00951971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band from boot.
    Fig 3: Removing Band From Boot Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
    G00951972Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Extend the rack approx. 40 mm (1.57 in) out. Unlock the lock washer on both side of tie-rod end using a flat tip screwdriver.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the rack surface as oil leaks may result.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rack Extend Dimension
    G00951973Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
    Fig 5: Loosening Lock Nut Using ST
    G00951974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
    Fig 6: Tightening Adjusting Screw
    G00951975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a wrench [32 mm (1.26 in) width across flats] or adjustable wrench, remove the tie-rod.
    Fig 7: Removing Tie-Rod
    G00951976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
  11. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing Valve Bolts
    G00951977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Valve Assembly
    G00951978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Using a sharp pointed pliers, rotate the rack stopper in direction of the arrow until end of the circlip comes out of stopper. Rotate the circlip in opposite direction and pull it out.
    Fig 10: Removing Circlip
    G00951979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Pull the rack assembly from cylinder side, and draw out the rack bushing and rack stopper together with the rack assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to contact the rack to inner wall of cylinder when drawing out. Any scratch on the cylinder inner wall will cause oil leakage.
    Fig 11: Pulling Rack Assembly From Cylinder Side
    G00951980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the rack bushing and rack stopper from rack assembly.
  16. Remove the oil seal from rack.
  17. Insert the ST from pinion housing side, and then remove the oil seal using a press.
    Fig 12: Inserting ST From Pinion Housing Side
    G00951981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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