1999 SUBARU LEGACY wheel torque

10. Installation of Wheel
Assembly to Vehicle
1) Attach the wheel to the hub by aligning the
wheel bolt hole with the hub bolt.
2) Temporarily attach the wheel nuts to the hub
bolts. (In the case of aluminum wheel, use
SUBARU genuine wheel nut for aluminum wheel.)
3) Manually tighten the nuts making sure the
wheel hub hole is aligned correctly to the guide
portion of hub.
4) Tighten the wheel nuts in a diagonal selection
to the specified torque. Use a wheel nut wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
88
±10 N´m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
ITighten the wheel nuts in two or three steps
by gradually increasing the torque and working
diagonally, until the specified torque is
reached. For drum brake models, excess tight-
ening of wheel nuts may cause wheels to ªjud-
derº.
IDo not depress the wrench with a foot;
Always use both hands when tightening.
IMake sure the bolt, nut and the nut seating
surface of the wheel are free from oils.
5) If a wheel is removed for replacement or for
repair of a puncture, retighten the wheel nuts to the
specified torque after running 1,000 km (600
miles).
11. Tire Rotation
If tires are maintained at the same positions for a
long period of time, uneven wear results.
Therefore, they should be periodically rotated.
This lengthens service life of tires.
CAUTION:
When rotating tires, replace unevenly worn or
damaged tires with new ones.
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11. Tire Rotation

1. Steering Wheel and Column (Tilt)
A: WITH AIRBAG MODEL
B4M0551B
(1) Bushing
(2) Column shaft
(3) Steering roll connector
(4) Column cover(5) Steering wheel
(6) Airbag moduleTightening 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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4-3[C1A0]COMPONENT PARTS
1. Steering Wheel and Column (Tilt)

2. Tilt Steering Column
A: REMOVAL
B4M0554B
Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T2:25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Lift-up vehicle.
3) Remove airbag module. (with airbag model)

WARNING:
Always refer to ª5-5 Supplemental Restraint
Systemº before performing airbag module ser-
vice (if so equipped). 4) Remove steering wheel nut, then draw out
steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
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2. Tilt Steering Column

Part name Inspection Corrective action
Steering columnIOverall length of steering column
Measure overall length of steering column.
Standard overall length of steering column:
B4M0129C
Replace steering col-
umn assembly.
2. AIRBAG MODEL INSPECTION
WARNING:
For airbag model inspection procedures, refer
to Supplemental Restraint System. [W200].>
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Insert combination switch to upper column
shaft, and install lower column cover with tilt lever
held in the lowered position. Then route ignition
key harness and combination switch harness
between column cover mounting bosses.
B4M0555
2) Fit upper column cover to lower column cover,
and tighten combination switch and column cover.
Tightening torque:
1.2
±0.2 N´m (0.12±0.02 kg-m, 0.9±0.1 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Don't overtorque screw.
E: INSTALLATION
1) Insert end of steering shaft into toe board grom-
met.
2) Tighten steering shaft mounting bolts under
instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
25
±5 N´m (2.5±0.5 kg-m, 18.1±3.6 ft-lb)
3) Connect ignition and combination switch con-
nectors under instrument panel.
4) Connect airbag system connector at harness
spool.NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
5) Install universal joint.
(1) Align bolt hole on the long yoke side of uni-
versal joint with the cutout at the serrated sec-
tion of shaft end, and insert universal joint.
(2) Align bolt hole on the short yoke side of
universal joint with the cutout at the serrated
section of gearbox assembly. Lower universal
joint completely.
(3) Temporarily tighten bolt on the short yoke
side. Raise universal joint to make sure the bolt
is properly passing through the cutout at the
serrated section.
(4) Tighten bolt on the long yoke side, then that
on the short yoke side.
Tightening torque:
24
±3 N´m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
IMake sure that universal joint bolts is tight-
ened through notch in shaft serration.
IExcessively large tightening torque of uni-
versal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering
wheel operation.
Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ:
Over 15 mm (0.59 in)
6) Align center of roll connector. (with airbag
model)

CAUTION:
Ensure that front wheels are set in straight-for-
ward direction.
7) Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto
steering shaft.
Tightening torque:
34
±5 N´m (3.5±0.5 kg-m, 25.3±3.6 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2Ð4mm(0.08 Ð 0.16 in)
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2. Tilt Steering Column

CAUTION:
Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole
on lower end of surface of steering wheel to
prevent damage.
Draw out airbag system connector, horn con-
nector and cruise control connectors from
guide hole of steering wheel lower end. (with
airbag model)
8) Install airbag module to steering wheel. (with
airbag model)
WARNING:
Always refer to 5-5 Supplemental Restraint
System before performing the service opera-
tion. 3. Steering Gearbox (Power
Steering System) [LHD model]
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
For disassembly and assembly of gearbox unit,
refer to section Control Valve (Power Steering
Gearbox) [LHD model]. and

B4M0131B
(1) Cotter pin
(2) Castle nut
(3) Dust cover
(4) Clip
(5) Tie-rod end
(6) Clip
(7) Boot
(8) Clip
(9) Spacer
(10) Tie-rod
(11) Lock washer
(12) Circlip
(13) Rack stopper
(14) Oil seal
(15) Rack bushing(16) O-ring
(17) Rack
(18) Back-up washer
(19) Rack housing
(20) Adapter
(21) Clamp
(22) Lock nut
(23) Adjusting screw
(24) Spring
(25) Sleeve
(26) C-ring
(27) Ball bearing
(28) Valve
(29) Seal ring
(30) Packing(31) Valve housing
(32) Dust seal
(33) Universal joint
(34) Spring washer
Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2:24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T3:25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T4:27.0±2.5 (2.75±0.25, 19.9±1.8)
T5:39±10 (4.0±1.0, 29±7)
T6:59±12 (6.0±1.2, 43±9)
T7:78±10 (8.0±1.0, 58±7)
T8:83±5 (8.5±0.5, 61.5±3.6)
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

CAUTION:
Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole
on lower end of surface of steering wheel to
prevent damage.
Draw out airbag system connector, horn con-
nector and cruise control connectors from
guide hole of steering wheel lower end. (with
airbag model)
8) Install airbag module to steering wheel. (with
airbag model)
WARNING:
Always refer to 5-5 Supplemental Restraint
System before performing the service opera-
tion. 3. Steering Gearbox (Power
Steering System) [LHD model]
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
For disassembly and assembly of gearbox unit,
refer to section Control Valve (Power Steering
Gearbox) [LHD model]. and

B4M0131B
(1) Cotter pin
(2) Castle nut
(3) Dust cover
(4) Clip
(5) Tie-rod end
(6) Clip
(7) Boot
(8) Clip
(9) Spacer
(10) Tie-rod
(11) Lock washer
(12) Circlip
(13) Rack stopper
(14) Oil seal
(15) Rack bushing(16) O-ring
(17) Rack
(18) Back-up washer
(19) Rack housing
(20) Adapter
(21) Clamp
(22) Lock nut
(23) Adjusting screw
(24) Spring
(25) Sleeve
(26) C-ring
(27) Ball bearing
(28) Valve
(29) Seal ring
(30) Packing(31) Valve housing
(32) Dust seal
(33) Universal joint
(34) Spring washer
Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2:24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T3:25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
T4:27.0±2.5 (2.75±0.25, 19.9±1.8)
T5:39±10 (4.0±1.0, 29±7)
T6:59±12 (6.0±1.2, 43±9)
T7:78±10 (8.0±1.0, 58±7)
T8:83±5 (8.5±0.5, 61.5±3.6)
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

(5) Apply liquid packing to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
Liquid packing:
THREE BOND 1141
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(6) Tighten adjusting screw to 15 N´m (1.5
kg-m, 11 ft-lb) and back off 26É.
(7) Install lock nut. While holding adjusting
screw with a wrench, tighten lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
39
±10 N´m (4.0±1.0 kg-m, 29±7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
IHold adjusting screw with a wrench to prevent it
from turning while tightening lock nut.
IMake adjustment so that steering wheel can be
rotated fully from lock to lock without binding.
9) Check for service limit as per article of ªService
limitº.
Make replacement and
adjustment if necessary.
10) Install boot and mounting rubber to housing.
NOTE:
Apply grease through small hole in boot.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.
G4M0123
NOTE:
IBefore installing boot, be sure to apply grease to
the groove of tie-rod.
IInstall fitting portions of boots to the following
portions in both sides of assembled steering gear-
box.
(1) The groove on gearbox
(2) The groove on the rod
IMake sure that boot is installed without unusual
inflation or deflation.
12) Turn boot until it seats well on gearbox and
rubber mounting, then bend boot flange back.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

2) Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via
clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59
±12 N´m (6.0±1.2 kg-m, 43±9 ft-lb)
G4M0102
3) How to install the joint.
(1) Push the long yoke of the joint, all the way
into the serrated portion of the steering shaft,
setting the bolt hole in the cutout.
(2) Then pull the short yoke all way out of the
serrated portion of the gear box, setting the bolt
hole in the cutout.
(3) Insert the bolt through the short yoke, pull
the joint and confirm that the bolt is on cutout of
the gearbox.
(4) Fasten the short yoke side with a spring
washer and bolt, then fasten the long yoke side.
Tightening torque:
24
±3 N´m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
G4M0086
4) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and
tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut
and bend the pin to lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 27.0
±2.5 N´m (2.75±0.25 kg-m,
19.9
±1.8 ft-lb), and tighten further within
60É until cotter pin hole is aligned with a
slot in the nut.
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom
of tie-rod end with hammer.
G4M0097
5) Install front stabilizer to vehicle.
6) Install front exhaust pipe assembly.

7) Install tires.
8) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88
±10 N´m (9.0±1.0 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
9) Connect ground cable to battery.
10) Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air. 4-3 [W9A0].>
11) Check for fluid leaks.
12) Install jack-up plate.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
13) Lower vehicle.
14) Check fluid level in oil tank.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]