Subaru BRZ (2012 year). Service manual — part 42

PM-97

Steering System (Power Steering)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

2) Confirm that the connections of knuckle ball joints for play, and then check for damage on dust boots and

free play of ball studs. If castle nut is loose, retighten it to the specified torque, then tighten further up to a

maximum of 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:

27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

3) Check the tightening of tie-rod end lock nut. If it is loose, tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

5. GEARBOX BOOTS

Inspect both sides of the gearbox boot as follows, and correct the defects if necessary.

1) The (A) and (B) positions of the gearbox boot are fitted in (A) and (C) grooves of gearbox and the rod.

2) Clips are fitted outside of positions (A) and (B) of boot.

3) Make sure that there is no cracks or holes in the boot.
NOTE:

Rotate (B) position of gearbox boot against the torsion produced by the adjustment of toe-in etc. Apply

grease to the groove (C).

6. MOUNTING BOLT & NUT

Inspect the fitting bolts and nuts for looseness, and retighten if necessary.

7. CHECK HARNESS

Check the harness of the electric power steering for cracks or damages.

Replace the electric steering column with a new part if necessary.

8. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Check for the electric power steering diagnostic trouble codes. If the diagnostic trouble code is detected, per-

form the diagnosis.

Replace the control module and steering column with new parts if necessary.

PM-00702

(C)

(B)

(A)