POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > General Description
COMPONENT
1. STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

(1) | Bushing | (7) | Cover - steering wheel LWR | (13) | Airbag module |
(2) | Column ASSY - steering | (8) | MID switch | ||
(3) | Switch ASSY - combination | (9) | Paddle shift | Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb) | |
(4) | Cover ASSY - column UPR | (10) | Steering wheel | T1: | 20 (2.04, 14.8) |
(5) | Cap - key cylinder (model with keyless access with push button start) | (11) | Cover - spoke | T2: | 39 (3.98, 28.8) |
(6) | Cover ASSY - column LWR | (12) | Satellite switch | ||
2. STEERING GEARBOX

(1) | Dust seal | (9) | Castle nut | Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb) | |
(2) | Clip - boot tie-rod end B | (10) | Stiffener | T1: | 24 (2.45, 17.7) |
(3) | Tie-rod end | (11) | Steering gearbox ASSY | T2: | 27 (2.75, 19.9) |
(4) | Clip - boot tie-rod end A | (12) | Pad - pressure | T3: | 49.4 (5.04, 36.4) |
(5) | Boot - steering gearbox | (13) | Spring - gearbox | T4: | 60 (6.12, 44.3) |
(6) | Band - boot | (14) | Adjusting screw | T5: | 85 (8.67, 62.7) |
(7) | Tie-rod | (15) | Lock nut | T6: | 90 (9.18, 66.4) |
(8) | Universal joint assembly - steering | (16) | Cotter pin | ||
3. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE

(1) | Bracket - control module | (3) | Harness bracket | Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb) | |
(2) | Power steering control module | T: | 7.5 (0.76, 5.5) | ||
Specification
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WARNING
Always adjust your driving speed according to road, weather, and traffic
conditions when operating the Subaru Ascent. Excessive speed, especially on
sharp turns or during sudden braking, can lead to loss of control and serious
accidents.
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