Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection
Check for wear, damage or any other faults. 1. Check the universal joint assembly - steering for excessive looseness. Service limit: Play of the universal joint assembly - steering: 0 mm (0 in)
2. Measure the swing load of the universal joint assembly - steering. (1) Place the universal joint assembly - steering between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise. (2) With the yoke (a) of gearbox side facing up, measure the swing load in two directions.
Service limit: Maximum load: Except for OUTBACK: 4.5 N (0.46 kgf, 1.01 lbf) or less OUTBACK: 2.8 N (0.29 kgf, 0.63 lbf) or less (3) With the yoke (b) of the column assembly - steering side facing up, measure the swing load in two directions.
Service limit: Maximum load: 5.4 N (0.55 kgf, 1.21 lbf) or less (4) Replace as necessary, if it is found defective. |
Removal
1. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position.CAUTION:Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.2. Remove the under cover - fr ...
Installation
1. Before installation, check the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > INSPECTION2. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position.CAUTION:Always place the ...
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Inspection
1. Check for oil leaks.2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.3. Check the piston rod for play as follows:(1) Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod.(2) Set the dial gauge on the end of the rod L [10 mm (0.39 in)].(3) While applying a f ...
