Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation

CAUTION: Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).

Fig 1: Caution For Installing Under Cover - Front So That Front End Of Under Cover Comes Inside Bumper Face - Front

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Insert the steering gearbox assembly into crossmember, being careful not to damage the boot of the steering gearbox assembly.
Install the steering gearbox assembly to the crossmember by tightening the bolts through the stiffener (a) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Stiffener Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
CAUTION: Tighten the bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering in the order of steering gearbox side and column shaft side.
Install the support plate - front crossmember (a).
Tightening torque:

Support plate - front crossmember: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Front support: 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Front Crossmember Support Plate Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Connect the tie-rod ends and knuckle arm.
1. Connect the tie-rod end (a) to the housing assembly - front axle.
2. Tighten the castle nuts (b) to the specified torque.
  CAUTION: During connection, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
  
  Castle nut tightening torque:
  
  27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3. Tighten within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cutout portion of the castle nut (b) are aligned.
4. Insert the cotter pin (c), and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
  
  Fig 4: Inserting Cotter Pin
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the front crossmember - support.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover - front. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Install the front wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the power steering control module harness connector.
Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value. >
- Steering angle sensor adjustment: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot - steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

Fig 5: Holding Boot - Steering Gearbox
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.