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Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp in the engine compartment.
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  3. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the sub frame COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Sub Frame>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Crossmember Support>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  8. Remove the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  9. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

    Preparation tool: 

    Ball joint puller

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  10. Remove the arm COMPL front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Arm>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the steering gearbox assembly harness.
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  13. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL front.
    CAUTION: When lowering 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.
    1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL front.
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    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    1. While lifting up the vehicle, also raise up the lifting device simultaneously.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
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    2. Lift the engine a little, and remove the ST.
      CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
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    3. Raise up the lifting device to lift the engine until the seating surface of engine mounting is 10 mm (0.39 in) away from the crossmember COMPL front.
      CAUTION: While lifting the engine, pay attention to the balance.
    4. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to ensure safety in operation.
  16. Remove the crossmember COMPL front.
CAUTION: The crossmember COMPL front is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
  1. Support the crossmember COMPL front from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
  2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL front to the body.
    G13199349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL.
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