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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp in the engine compartment.
    G13200411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the sub frame COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  8. Remove the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  9. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a tie-rod ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller

      G13199339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the harness clamp.
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  12. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL.
CAUTION: When lowering the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
  1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
  2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL.
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  3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
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