Front Crossmember: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to "COMPONENT '. <Ref. to COMPONENT , General Description. >
- Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
Tightening torque:

Crossmember to body:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Engine mounting to Crossmember:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)

Front arm to Crossmember:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Front arm to Support plate:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Support plate body:

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Tie-rod end to Housing:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut

Tightening torque:

Universal joint:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Purge air from the power steering system.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.