1997 SUBARU LEGACY steering

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
position: Less than 11.18 (1.14, 2.51)
Maximum allowable value: 12.7 (1.3, 2.9)
Oil pump (Power steering sys-
tem)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

1. Steering Wheel and Column (Tilt)
1. WITH AIRBAG MODEL
B4M0551A
1Bushing

2Column shaft

3Steering roll connector

4Column cover

5Steering wheel

6Airbag module
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T2: 34±5 (3.5±0.5, 25.3±3.6)
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
1. Steering Wheel and Column (Tilt)

2. Power Steering System
1. LHD MODEL
B4M1149A
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5.4±1.5 (0.55±0.15, 4.0±1.1)
T2: 7.4±2.0 (0.75±0.20, 5.4±1.4)
T3: 8±2 (0.8±0.2, 5.8±1.4)
T4: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T5: 15±5 (1.5±0.5, 10.8±3.6)
T6: 15.7±2.4 (1.60±0.24, 11.58±1.77)
T7: 18.1±2.5 (1.85±0.25, 13.35±1.84)
T8: 20.1±2.5 (2.05±0.25, 14.8±1.8)
T9: 22±2 (2.2±0.2, 15.9±1.4)T10: 24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T11: 24.5±2.0 (2.50±0.2, 18.07±1.48)
T12: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T13: 27.0±2.5 (2.75±0.25, 19.92±1.84)
T14: 59±12 (6.0±1.2, 43±9)
T15: 60.8±6.9 (6.2±0.7, 44.8±5.1)
T16: 78±10 (8.0±1.0, 58±7)
T17: 83±5 (8.5±0.5, 61.5±3.6)
T18: 6.35±1.0 (0.65±0.1, 4.7±0.7)
T19: 15.7±2.5 (1.6±0.25, 11.6±1.8)
T20: 34±5 (3.5±0.5, 25.3±3.6)
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

1Clamp

2Adapter

3Hose bracket

4Pipe C

5Pipe D

6Clamp E

7Cap

8Strainer

9Seal washer

10Tank

11O-ring

12Oil pump

13Pulley

14Bracket

15Bush

16Belt cover

17Clamp plate

18Pipe F

19Pipe E

20Universal joint

21Dust seal

22C-ring

23Oil seal

24Valve housing

25Packing

26Seal ring

27Pinion and valve ASSY

28Oil seal

29Back-up washer

30Ball bearing

31Snap ring
32Lock nut

33Adjusting screw

34Spring

35Sleeve

36Adapter

37Clamp

38Cotter pin

39Castle nut

40Dust seal

41Clip

42Tie-rod end

43Small clip

44Boot

45Large clip

46Tie-rod

47Lock washer

48Pipe B

49Pipe A

50Housing ASSY

51Back-up washer

52Oil seal

53Piston ring

54Rack

55O-ring

56Rack bushing

57Oil seal

58Rack stopper

59Circlip

60Spacer

61Stay (2500 cc model only)

62Gasket
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

2. RHD MODEL
B4M1150A
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.4±2.0 (0.75±0.2, 5.4±1.4)
T2: 8±2 (0.8±0.2, 5.8±1.4)
T3: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T4: 15±5 (1.5±0.5, 10.8±3.6)
T5: 15.7±2.4 (1.60±0.24, 11.58±1.77)
T6: 18.1±2.5 (1.85±0.26, 13.35±1.84)
T7: 20±4 (2.0±0.4, 14±2.9)
T8: 20.1±2.5 (2.05±0.25, 14.8±1.8)
T9: 22±2 (2.2±0.2, 15.9±1.4)T10: 24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T11: 24.5±2.0 (2.50±0.20, 18.07±1.48)
T12: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T13: 27.0±2.5 (2.75±0.26, 19.92±1.84)
T14: 59±12 (6.0±1.2, 43±9)
T15: 61±7 (6.2±0.7, 44.8±5.1)
T16: 64±10 (6.5±1.0, 47±7)
T17: 78±10 (8.0±1.0, 58±7)
T18: 83±5 (8.5±0.5, 61.5±3.6)
T19: 34±5 (3.5±0.5, 25.3±3.6)
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

1Clamp

2Adapter

3Hose bracket

4Pipe C

5Pipe D

6Clamp E

7Cap

8Strainer

9Seal washer

10Tank

11O-ring

12Oil pump

13Pulley

14Bracket

15Bush

16Belt cover

17Universal joint

18Dust cover

19Valve housing

20Y-packing

21Ball bearing

22Spacer

23Pinion

24Shim

25Adapter

26Clamp
27Castle nut

28Cotter pin

29Dust seal

30Clip

31Tie-rod end

32Clip

33Boot

34Wire

35Tie-rod

36Lock washer

37Holder

38Bush

39Y-packing

40Oil seal

41O-ring

42Rack

43Oil seal

44Back-up washer

45Housing ASSY

46Pipe A

47Pipe B

48Lock nut

49Adjusting screw

50Spring

51Sleeve

52Gasket
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

3. Power Steering Oil Pump
B4M0123A
1Pulley

2Snap ring

3Bearing

4Oil seal

5Shaft

6Connector

7O-ring

8Spool valve
9Spring

10Front casing

11Rear cover

12Gasket

13Knock pin

14Cam ring

15Vane

16Rotor
17Side plate
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 16±2 (1.6±0.2, 11.6±1.4)
T2: 61±7 (6.2±0.7, 44.8±5.1)
T3: 74±5 (7.5±0.5, 54.2±3.6)
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
3. Power Steering Oil Pump