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Front Crossmember: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
  3. Remove the front crossmember support plate. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate. >
  4. Remove the front stabilizer. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer. >
  5. Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
  6. Remove the front arm. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Arm. >
  7. Remove the nuts attaching the engine mounting cushion rubber to crossmember.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mounting Cushion Rubber To Crossmember Mounting Nuts
    G05342864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the steering universal joint.
  9. Disconnect the power steering hose from steering gearbox.
  10. Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using a chain block.
  11. Support the crossmember with a jack, remove the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then gradually lower the crossmember with steering gearbox as a unit.
    CAUTION:

    When removing the crossmember downward, be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere with drive shaft boot.

    Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember To Body Mounting Bolts
    G05032375Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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