Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Power assisted system (power steering) / Universal joint / 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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