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IMPREZA Model

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after turning off the ignition, and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, turn the ignition off 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 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the undercover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDERCOVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the crossmember support - rear and the crossmember support - front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  7. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    • Securely hook the ball joint puller (e) to the collar (f).
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b) and washer (c).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (e), detach the tie-rod end (d).

      Preparation tool: 

      Ball joint puller

    G12400569Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front arm assembly. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
    G11253821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL.
    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.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
  12. Remove the striker - front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  13. Fully open the front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY - FRONT HOOD .
  14. Remove the V-belt covers.
    G11252786Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL.
    G11253823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  18. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

    G13231453Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to attach the sling belt to ensure safety in operation.
    • Use a sling belt with the length of 2 m (6.6 ft), the width of 35 - 40 mm (1.38 - 1.57 in) and the load capacity of 1 t (2205 lb) or more.
      G13602062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 0.5 t (1103 lb) or more.
    G13199348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Preparation tool: 

    Wire rope

    Sling belt

    Shackle

    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.
      G11253817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. 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.
      CAUTION: While lifting the engine, pay attention to the balance.
    3. Attach the sling belt so that it wraps around the both frames using the shackle.
  20. Remove the crossmember COMPL.
    CAUTION: The crossmember COMPL is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the crossmember COMPL from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL to the body.
      G11253824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL.
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