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PM-31
Steering System (Power Steering)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
7. HOSES OF OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGES
Check the pressure hose and return hose of oil
pump for crack, swell or damage. Replace the hose
with a new one if necessary.
NOTE:
Prevent hoses from turning and/or bending when
installing hoses.
8. POWER STEERING PIPES FOR DAMAG-
ES
Check the power steering pipes for corrosion and
damage.
Replace the pipes with new ones if necessary.
9. GEARBOX BOOTS
Inspect both sides of the gearbox boot as follows,
and correct the defects if necessary.
1) Positions (A) and (B) of the gearbox boot are fit-
ted correspondingly in grooves (A) and (B) of the
gearbox and rod (C).
2) Clips are fitted outside of positions (A) and (B) of
boot.
3) Boot does not have crack or hole.
NOTE:
Rotate (B) position of gearbox boot against the tor-
sion produced by the adjustment of toe-in etc. Ap-
ply grease to the groove (C).
10.FITTING BOLTS AND NUTS
Inspect the fitting bolts and nuts of oil pump and
bracket for looseness, and retighten them if neces-
sary.
Inspect and/or retighten them when engine is cold.
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PM-00090
(C)
(B)
(A)
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PM-32
Supplemental Restraint System
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
22.Supplemental Restraint System
A: INSPECTION
Check the airbag system in accordance with the result of the self-diagnosis.
agnostic Procedure.>
1) Make sure that airbag connectors are connected. If not, properly connect. When the ignition switch is
turned ON with the connector(s) disconnected, the airbag warning light blinks to identify the fault.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Se-
lect Monitor switch to ON.
3) Read the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) using Subaru Select Monitor.
AGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC), OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
4) Inspect the airbag system according to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
PM-00298
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PM-33
A/C Filter
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
23.A/C Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
For the A/C filter replacement procedures, refer to
the AC section.
A/C Filter.>
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PM-34
A/C Filter
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES