gearbox SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual

5-5b
[W7B1)
SERVICE
PROCEDURE

7
.
Combination
Switch

8)
Remove
steering
column
cowers
.

9)
Removing
two
retaining
screws,
remove
combination

switch
.

B
:
ADJUSTMENT

1
.
CENTERING
ROLL
CONNECTOR

Before
installing
steering
wheel,
make
sure
to
center
roil

connector
built
into
combination
switch
.

1)
Make
sure
that
front
wheels
are
positioned
straight

ahead
.

2)
Install
steering
gearbox,
steering
shaft
and
combina-

tion
switchproperly
.
Turn
roll
connector
pin
(J)
clockwise

until
it
stops
.

3)
Then,
back
off
roll
connector
pin
1~
approximately

2
.65
turns
until
"A"
marks
aligned
.

C
:
INSTALLATION

1)
Before
installing
combination
switch,
check
to
ensure

that
combination
switch
is
off
and
font
wheels
are
set
in

the
.straight
ahead
position
.

CAUTION
:

Failure
to
do
this
might
damage
roll
connoctok
.

2)
Install
column
cover
and
center
roll
connector
.

3)
Install
steering
wheel
in
neutral
position
.
Carefully

insert
roll
connector
pin
1(~
into
hole
on
steering
wheel
.

NOTE
:

If
steering
wheel
angle
requires
fine
adjustment,
adjust

tie-rod
.
<
Ref
.
to
4-3
[W3FOj
.*1
>

4)
Install
airbag
module
and
lower
cover
in
the
reverse

order
of
removal
.

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G4M0520
6. Front Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Loosen front wheel nuts.
3) Lift-up vehicle, and remove front tires and wheels.
4) Remove both stabilizer and jack-up plate.
5) Disconnect tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove front exhaust pipe.
G4M0521
7) Remove front transverse link from front crossmember
and body.
8) Remove nuts attaching engine mount cushion rubber to
crossmember.
9) Remove self-locking nuts connecting steering U/J and
pinion shaft.
10) Lift engine by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) by using chain
block.
11) Support crossmember with a jack, remove nuts secur-
ing crossmember to body and lower crossmember gradu-
ally along with steering gearbox.
CAUTION:
When removing crossmember downward, be careful
that tie-rod end does not interfere with DOJ boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal proce-
dures.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full
contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight
condition.
Tightening torque:
Transverse link bushing to crossmember:
98±15 N⋅m (10.0±1.5 kg-m, 72±11 ft-lb)
Stabilizer to bushing:
25±4 N⋅m (2.5±0.4 kg-m, 18.1±2.9 ft-lb)
Tie-rod end to housing:
27.0±2.5 N⋅m (2.75±0.25 kg-m, 19.9±1.8 ft-lb)
Front cushion rubber to crossmember:
69±15 N⋅m (7.0±1.5 kg-m, 51±11 ft-lb)
Universal joint to pinion shaft:
24±3 N⋅m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
Crossmember to body:
98±15 N⋅m (10.0±1.5 kg-m, 72±11 ft-lb)
2) Purge air from power steering system.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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6. Front Crossmember

1. Steering System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
Except OUTBACK model OUTBACK model
Whole systemMinimum turning radius m (ft) 5.3 (17.4) 5.6 (18.4)
Steering angle (Inside-Outside) 37.6°—32.6°34.4°—30.2°
Steering wheel diameter mm (in) 385 (15.16)
Overall gear ratio (Turns, lock to lock) 16.5 (3.2) 19 (3.4)
GearboxType Rack and pinion, Integral
Backlash 0 (Automatically adjustable)
Valve (Power steering system) Rotary valve
Pump
(Power steering system)Type Vane pump
Oil tank Installed on pump
Output cm
3(cu in)/rev. 7.2 (0.439)
Relief pressure kPa (kg/cm
2, psi) 7,355 (75, 1,067)
Hydraulic fluid controlDropping in response to increased engine
revolutions
Hydraulic fluid
(US qt, Imp qt)1,000 rpm: 7 (7.4, 6.2)
3,000 rpm: 5 (5.3, 4.4)
Range of revolution rpm 500—7,500
Revolving direction Clockwise
Working fluid
(Power steering system)Name ATF DEXRON II, IIE or III
Capacity Oil tank
(US qt, Imp qt)
Total0.35 (0.4, 0.3)
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
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4-3SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Steering System

B: SERVICE DATA
Except OUTBACK model OUTBACK model
Steering wheel Free play mm (in) 17 (0.67)
Turning angleInner tire & wheel 37.6°34.4°
Outer tire & wheel 32.6°30.2°
Steering shaftClearance between steering
wheel and column cover
mm (in)3.0 (0.118)
Steering gearbox
(Power steering system)Sliding resistance N (kg, lb) 240.3 (24.5, 54.0) or less
Rack shaft play in radial direc-
tion
mm (in)0.15 (0.0059) or less
Right-turn steering Horizontal movement: 0.3 (0.012) or less
Left-turn steering Vertical movement: 0.15 (0.0059) or less
Input shaft play mm (in)
In radial direction 0.18 (0.0071) or less
In axial direction 0.1 (0.004) or less
Turning resistance N (kg, lb)Within 30 mm (1.18 in) from rack center in straight ahead posi-
tion: Less than 11.18 (1.14, 2.51)
Maximum allowable value: 12.7 (1.3, 2.9)
Oil pump
(Power steering system)Pulley shaft mm (in)
Radial play 0.4 (0.016) or less
Axial play 0.9 (0.035) or less
Pulley
Ditch deflection mm (in)
Resistance to rotation
N (kg, lb)1.0 (0.039) or less
9.22 (0.94, 2.07) or less
Regular pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)981 (10, 142) or less
Relief pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)7,355 (75, 1,067)
Steering wheel effort
(Power steering system)At standstill with engine
idling on a concrete road
N (kg, lb)31.4 (3.2, 7.1) or less
At standstill with engine
stalled on a concrete road
N (kg, lb)147 (15, 33) or less
C: RECOMMENDED POWER STEERING
FLUID
Recommended power steering fluid Manufacturer
ATF DEXRON II, ATF DEXRON IIE or ATF
DEXRON IIIB.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
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4-3SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Steering System

B4M0555
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Insert combination switch to upper column shaft, and
install lower column cover with tilt lever held in the lowered
position. Then route ignition key harness and combination
switch harness between column cover mounting bosses.
2) Fit upper column cover to lower column cover, and
tighten combination switch and column cover.
Tightening torque:
1.2±0.2 N⋅m (0.12±0.02 kg-m, 0.9±0.1 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Don’t overtorque screw.
E: INSTALLATION
1) Insert end of steering shaft into toe board grommet.
2) Tighten steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument
panel.
Tightening torque:
25±5 N⋅m (2.5±0.5 kg-m, 18.1±3.6 ft-lb)
3) Connect ignition and combination switch connectors
under instrument panel.
4) Connect airbag system connector at harness spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
5) Install universal joint.
(1) Align bolt hole on the long yoke side of universal
joint with the cutout at the serrated section of shaft end,
and insert universal joint.
(2) Align bolt hole on the short yoke side of universal
joint with the cutout at the serrated section of gearbox
assembly. Lower universal joint completely.
(3) Temporarily tighten bolt on the short yoke side.
Raise universal joint to make sure the bolt is properly
passing through the cutout at the serrated section.
(4) Tighten bolt on the long yoke side, then that on the
short yoke side.
Tightening torque:
24±3 N⋅m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
CAUTION:

Make sure that universal joint bolts is tightened
through notch in shaft serration.

Excessively large tightening torque of universal
joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ:
Over 15 mm (0.59 in)
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4-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Tilt Steering Column

3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering
System) [LHD model]
NOTE:
For disassembly and assembly of gearbox unit, refer to
section Control Valve (Power Steering Gearbox).
B4M0131A
1Cotter pin

2Castle nut

3Dust cover

4Clip

5Tie-rod end

6Clip

7Boot

8Clip

9Spacer

10Tie-rod

11Lock washer

12Circlip

13Rack stopper

14Oil seal

15Rack bushing
16O-ring

17Rack

18Back-up washer

19Rack housing

20Adapter

21Clamp

22Lock nut

23Adjusting screw

24Spring

25Sleeve

26C-ring

27Ball bearing

28Valve

29Seal ring

30Packing
31Valve housing

32Dust seal

33Universal joint

34Spring washer
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2: 24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T3: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T4: 27.0±2.5
(2.75±0.25, 19.9±1.8)
T5: 39±10 (4.0±1.0, 29±7)
T6: 59±12 (6.0±1.2, 43±9)
T7: 78±10 (8.0±1.0, 58±7)
T8: 83±5 (8.5±0.5, 61.5±3.6)
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Loosen front wheel nut.
3) Lift vehicle and remove front wheels.
4) Remove front exhaust pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.
G4M0097
5) Using a puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm
after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.
G4M0098
6) Remove jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
G4M0099
7) Remove one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and
connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by
turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclock-
wise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
G4M0086
8) Remove lower side bolt of universal joint, then remove
upper side bolt and lift the joint upward.
NOTE:
Place a mark on the joint and mating serration so that they
can be re-installed at the original position.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

G4M0101
9) Disconnect pipes C and D from pipe of gearbox.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage these pipes.
NOTE:
Disconnect upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.
G4M0102
10) Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to
crossmember, and remove gearbox.
B4M0132A
B: DISASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect four pipes from gearbox.
2) Secure gearbox removed from vehicle in vice using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vice using the ST as shown.
Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
3) Remove tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
G4M0104
4) Remove small clip from boot using pliers, and move
boot to tie-rod end side.
G4M0105
5) Remove boot together with large clips.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

G4M0106
6) Straighten lock washer under ball joint.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful not to hit surface of right hand
rack; otherwise, oil leakage may result.

Tie-rod lock washer must be replaced with a new
one whenever it is removed.
G4M0107
7) Loosen ball joint using ST and spanner and remove
tie-rod from rack.
NOTE:
When loosening ball joint, securely fix the rack using ST.
ST 925700000 WRENCH
G4M0108
8) Loosen lock nut using ST, and remove adjusting screw.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
9) Remove spring and sleeve.
10) Remove dust seal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage housing and input shaft, or
to allow foreign matters to get inside when removing
dust seal.
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4-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

C: INSPECTION
1) Clean all disassembled parts, and check for wear,
damage, or any other faults, then repair or replace as nec-
essary.
2) When disassembling, check inside of gearbox for water.
If any water is found, carefully check boot for damage,
input shaft dust seal, adjusting screw and boot clips for
poor sealing. If faulty, replace with new parts.
No. Parts Inspection Corrective action
1 Input shaft(1) Bend of input shaft
(2) Damage on serrationIf bend or damage is excessive, replace
entire gearbox.
2 Dust seal(1) Crack or damage
(2) WearIf outer wall slips, lip is worn out or
damage is found, replace it with new one.
3 Rack and pinion Poor mating of rack with pinion(1) Adjust backlash properly.
By measuring turning torque of
gearbox and sliding resistance of rack,
check if rack and pinion engage
uniformly and smoothly with each
other.
(Refer to“Service limit”.)
(2) Keeping rack pulled out all the way so
that all teeth emerge, check teeth for
damage.
Even if abnormality is found in either
(1) or (2), replace entire gearbox.
4 Gearbox unit(1) Bend of rack shaft
(2) Bend of cylinder portion
(3) Crack or damage on cast iron portionReplace gearbox with new one.
(4) Wear or damage on rack bushIf free play of rack shaft in radial direction
is out of the specified range, replace
gearbox with new one. (Refer to“Service
limit”.)
(5) Wear on input shaft bearingIf free plays of input shaft in radial and
axial directions are out of the specified
ranges, replace gearbox with new one.
(Refer to“Service limit”.)
5 Boot Crack, damage or deterioration Replace.
6 Tie-rod(1) Looseness of ball joint
(2) Bend of tie-rodReplace.
7 Tie-rod end Damage or deterioration on dust seal Replace.
8 Adjusting screw spring Deterioration Replace.
9 Boot clip Deterioration Replace.
10 Sleeve Damage Replace.
11 Pipes(1) Damage to flared surface
(2) Damage to flare nut
(3) Damage to pipe
(4) Damage to O-ringReplace.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]