1997 SUBARU LEGACY fold seats

Make adjustment so that steering wheel can be rotated
fully from lock to lock without binding.
9) Check for service limit as per article of“Service limit”.
Make replacement and adjustment
if necessary.
10) Install boot and mounting rubber to housing.
NOTE:
Apply grease through small hole in boot.
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11) Fit clip (large) to boot, and then install boot to gearbox
while holding boot flange.
After installing boot, fold back boot flange to the extent that
large clip can not be seen.
NOTE:

Before installing boot, be sure to apply grease to the
groove of tie-rod.

Install fitting portions of boots to the following portions in
both sides of assembled steering gearbox.
1. The groove on gearbox
2. The groove on the rod

Make sure that boot is installed without unusual inflation
or deflation.
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12) Turn boot until it seats well on gearbox and rubber
mounting, then bend boot flange back.
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13) Fix boot end with clip (small).
CAUTION:
Use screwdriver with blunted tip to prevent boot from
damage, when installing.
NOTE:
After installing, check boot end is positioned into groove on
tie-rod.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]