Section 92 (Power Assisted System Power Steering): General Description: Caution

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
Use grease and oil of Subaru genuine or the equivalent products. Do not mix them of different grades or manufacturers.
Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wooden blocks, aluminum plate or cloth between the part and the vise.