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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculate 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.
  • Before removal or installation, be sure to remove any foreign matter (dust, moisture, oil, etc.) from the power steering control module connector.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly - steering to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Universal Joint Assembly
    G11268155Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the connector and harness clamp from power steering control module.
  5. Lift up the vehicle.
  6. Remove the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the front wheels.
  8. 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, remove the tie-rod end (c).

    Preparation tool: 

    Tie-rod ball joint puller

    Fig 2: Identifying Electric Power Steering Gear Box Tie Rod End Cotter Pin, Castle Nut And Tie Rod End
    G10407742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the under cover front - transmission. (Non-turbo model)
  10. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Stabilizer>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.
  12. Remove the front support.
    Fig 3: Locating Electric Power Steering Gear Box Front Support
    G10407743Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the support plate - front crossmember.
    Fig 4: Locating Front Crossmember Support Plate Bolts
    G10407744Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly, and remove the stiffener and steering gearbox assembly.
Fig 5: Locating Steering Gearbox Assembly Bolts
G10407745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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