Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Disassembly

CAUTION:

• Nut for fixing the rack is on the driver’s side only. When removing the tie-rod on the passenger’s side, turn over the boot - steering gearbox on the driver’s side, and fix the rack during operation.

• When fixing the steering gearbox assembly in a vise, apply a wooden piece on the flange portion.

1. Remove the tie-rod end (a) and lock nut (b) from the steering gearbox assembly.

2. Remove the clip - boot tie-rod (c) located outside the boot - steering gearbox using the pliers, and then slide the boot - steering gearbox to the tie-rod end side.

3. Remove the tie-rod (b) from the gearbox assembly.

(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band - boot (a) from the boot - steering gearbox.

NOTE:

Replace the boot - steering gearbox or the band - boot (a) if there is damage, cracks or deterioration.

(2) Remove the tie-rod (b).

Assembly

Inspection

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