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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1989JUSTY DLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - MANUALREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARREMOVAL
1989 Subaru Justy DL
Steering Gear: Removal
1989 Subaru Justy DLSECTION Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove both front wheels. Remove tie rod end cotter pins and castle nuts. Using a puller, separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
- Disconnect "U" joint from pinion gear. On XT, remove heat riser from exhaust manifold and air cleaner. Disconnect exhaust manifold. Pull manifold down out of way. Remove pinion shaft rubber boot.
- On all models, remove steering gear-to-crossmember bolts. Lower steering gear until pinion gear is disconnected from "U" joint. Rotate steering gear backward. Remove gear housing from left side.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.