Front Crossmember: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. 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:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 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 to 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

Universal joint:

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

Stabilizer bracket:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 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, 11 ft-lb)
Purge air from the power steering system.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.