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Steering Gearbox: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a tie-rod end puller, remove the tie-rod end (c).
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller

    G10294496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolt, and remove the front crossmember support.
    G10269432Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front stabilizer. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT STABILIZER>REMOVAL .
  6. Drain the power steering fluid.
    1. Remove the pipe joint of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint.
      G10270114Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise.
    3. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
  7. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  9. Disconnect the feed pipe from the pressure hose first, then disconnect the return pipe from the hose - return.
    G13262132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts securing the gearbox, and remove the stiffener (a), clamp (b) and gearbox (c).
    G10270116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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