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2002 Subaru Forester Base

Control Valve Assembly

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Control Valve Assembly
  1. Specified steering grease:  VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No. 003608001)
  1. Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
  2. Apply a coat of specified power steering fluid to inner wall of valve housing.
    Fig 1: Applying Coat Of Specified Power Steering Fluid
    G02863114Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach ST2 to ST1, and press oil seal into place using a press.

    ST1 34099FA120 SEAL INSTALLER & REMOVER

    ST2 34099FA130 SEAL INSTALLER

    1. Face oil seal in the direction shown in figure when installing.
    2. To avoid scratching oil seal, apply a coat of grease to contact surface of installer and oil seal.
    3. To facilitate installation, attach oil seal to installer and position in valve housing before pressing into place.
    Fig 2: Attaching ST2 & ST1
    G02863115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using ST and press, install special bearing in valve housing.

    ST 34099FA120 SEAL INSTALLER & REMOVER

    NOTE: To facilitate installation, attach ball bearing to remover and position in valve housing before pressing it into place.
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