On narrow body 2008 2010 wrx models you will have to shorten the tie rod ends.
Wrx rack and pinion leak.
An alternative is a power steering stop leak product.
A little troubleshooting and i discovered the source the leak is originating from the input shaft coming into the rack and pinion gearbox.
The 2015 sti has the quickest steering ratio of any subaru product to date it s 13 1 compared to 15 1 on older wrx and sti models.
Yes you will be adding 1 3 of the bluedevil power steering stop leak 2 3 oz into your power steering reservoir and should expect to see results after approximately 100 200 miles of driving.
Learn the causes and symptoms of rack and pinion leaking so that you can spot the trouble right away and take necessary rack and pinion repair.
The subaru service manual that i found online states for this.
I drive a 2009 wrx no mods and noticed that i was leaking power steering fluid recently.
We take 5 8 off each inner and outer it.
The symptoms of rack and pinion leak.
The first and the obvious indication of rack and pinion leak is a burning oil smell and a red or pink puddle under the rear side of the engine.
Depending on the size of the leak you may not necessarily have steering issues with a rack and pinion leak especially if it is a minor leak.