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CROSSMEMBER And Cushion Rubber

  1. Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission, and tighten the bolt (A).
  2. Attach the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and tighten nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (A) 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    Nut (B) 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Center Crossmember Attaching Bolts
    G06652276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front crossmember and rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Front Crossmember And Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G06652278Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the transmission jack.
  5. Install the heat shield cover. Refer to HEAT SHIELD COVER .
  6. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE . Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE .
  7. Install the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE .
  8. Install the front under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the ground cable to battery.