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Hmmm interesting I'll keep that in mind. I just know my 1/2" torque wrench which goes to 250 is not going anywhere near 3.6 ft-lbs. Don't know why subaru didn't put it in in-lbs. Even my 3/8" torque wrench (RIP) didn't go down that low. I think 20 is the bottom end of the scale and it doesn't feel too accurate down there.

Someone should grab turbo racks from the junkyard and use these steps to build "new" ones which can then be sold to other members.

Hey quick que,

I remember reading the part number for the kit somewhere but cant seem to find it. Any one know what it is? Also would someone be willing to send it to me(Africa and our dealer knows not of it.) Id pay obviously

You can d/l the parts book from me, and it should have all the part #'s for the kit. You can get the link in the stuff you need to know forum.

As for shipping to Africa...if you don't get any other takers, PM me and we can discuss.

Thanks Josh (Wasn't sure if i should call you that but thanx site admin sounded funny)

Will PM you once I am ready time and money wise. Thank you. A couple other questions, is there a write up on how I can actually get the rack of the car? The tutorial starts with the rack off. I am fairly technical but with stuff i have never tackled - especially something that will ground the car until I am done, I'd rather follow instructions. Also what is the take on cleaning the rack with kerosene or gasoline as opposed to the steam wash?

Also forgot to mention that I already downloaded the manuals (Way back when I joined) Thank you for those.

Any take on the other questions?

Yeah, by all means, you can call me Josh

As for removing the rack from the car, it's relatively straight forward.
As for cleaning, I'd suggest kerosene or mineral spirits over gasoline.

Thanx man. Cheerz

Ok so I was reading this again and noted the listed part number as listed for LHDs. Does any one know if it is any different for RHD cars?

I'm not sure if they're different, but you can d/l the parts book from me and reference the part numbers and compare whether the LHD & RHD are the same.

http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=30531

Hey I did check but was unable to find a definitive answer. Actually I could not even find the listed part no in this thread (34128AA211). What i found under LHD was seal kits and repair kits 34128AA000 and 34128AA170 respectively and under RHD 341260GA500 in column section SW with a one under /L RHD?? Any ideas

Hi guys,

Been awhile since I've been here. Good to see people are actually trying out the simple and reliable, home brew steering rack rebuild. It really is the best way to go if the rack is in fair to good condition. Not to mention, it gives people a sense of independence, an opportunity to take care of things themselves.

Klein-Kid, you did well. Let us know if you ever see a leak. Using OE parts and the grind method along with new OE boots should make the auto leak free for at least 100k miles. The Subie of this writeup is still right as rain, 3 years later.

Elcapitan wrote:Hey I did check but was unable to find a definitive answer. Actually I could not even find the listed part no in this thread (34128AA211). What i found under LHD was seal kits and repair kits 34128AA000 and 34128AA170 respectively and under RHD 341260GA500 in column section SW with a one under /L RHD?? Any ideas

Use whatever your Subaru dealer tells you is the current part. The manufacturer reserves the right to upgrade or modify kits and part numbers. Be sure to ask if you are getting the necessary components as shown in the pic.

bry wrote:

Elcapitan wrote:Hey I did check but was unable to find a definitive answer. Actually I could not even find the listed part no in this thread (34128AA211). What i found under LHD was seal kits and repair kits 34128AA000 and 34128AA170 respectively and under RHD 341260GA500 in column section SW with a one under /L RHD?? Any ideas

Use whatever your Subaru dealer tells you is the current part. The manufacturer reserves the right to upgrade or modify kits and part numbers. Be sure to ask if you are getting the necessary components as shown in the pic.

Lets just say customer care really isn't that helpful or friendly around here

bry wrote:
The pinion assembly will not be resealed as these seals usually don’t leak. The pinion, unlike the rack, experiences only rotational motion and is not subject to high contamination or heat. Clean the pinion teeth and ball bearing, and set the assembly aside.

Well I should have paid attention to the " Usually " Don't Leak part of that.

Just finished Re-building and installing it, only for it to piss out the upper seal on the pinion housing

FML

So I would Suggest also Purchasing :

Seal Kit A: P# 34128AA050

To Avoid Possibly having to rip your rack back out of the Vehicle and re-doing it, Not being able to insure it and get it on the road after 2 & A 1/2 Years

That sucks.....but thanks for the p/n

Pretty sure mine is leak free and still working. Wasn't much improvement but my lines are kinked and the pump is worn I think.

Well I got the seal Kit A for the Pinion housing. Looks difficult and like I might need a press. Gonna maybe attempt this, if I Can't do it. I'll bring it to the dealer and have them do it. Can't see it being that much labour

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Ya, I really don't like the looks of that.