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Front Crossmember: Installation

CAUTION:
  • When raising the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
  • The front crossmember assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
  • For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  • Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
  • Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bushing Clamp
    G10269428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Face - Front
G10269429Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Install the front crossmember assembly.
    NOTE: Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
    1. Install the steering gearbox assembly to the front crossmember assembly.
    2. Install the bolts which secure the front crossmember assembly to the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. < Ref. to  FRONT SUSPENSION  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  2. Install the front arm assembly.
    NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) 

  3. Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
  4. Install the tie-rod end.
    NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    27 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  5. Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
  6. Install the front stabilizer.
    CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bushing Clamp
    G10269428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. < Ref. to  FRONT SUSPENSION  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  7. Install the front exhaust pipe.
    • STI model: < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
    • Except for STI model: < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  8. Install the front crossmember support and the support plate - front crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. < Ref. to  FRONT SUSPENSION  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  9. Install the engine mounting and the crossmember assembly with new nuts.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.

    Tightening torque: 

    Engine mounting - front crossmember assembly: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the power steering hose to the steering gearbox. (Hydraulic power steering model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Pipe Assembly. >
  11. Install the connector and harness clamp to the power steering control module. (Electric power steering model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Power Steering Control Module. >
  12. Install the V-belt cover. (STI model)

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  13. Install the collector cover. (Except for STI model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Collector Cover. >
  14. Change the hood stay location to support the front hood at ordinary position.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  15. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
  16. Install the under cover - front. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  17. Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  18. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
  19. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
    • Inspection: < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
    • Adjustment: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Alignment. >
    CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
    • Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value. >
    • Steering angle sensor adjustment: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
  20. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >
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