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Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Installation

CAUTION:
  • When raising the transmission jack, make sure that the COMPL front crossmember and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
  • For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
  • Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
  • For Crosstrek model, install the clamp stabilizer with the anti-dislocation flange facing the outside of the vehicle.
  • Install the clamp stabilizer with the peak of triangle facing the front of the vehicle.
    • Impreza model 
      G14601729Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • - Crosstrek model 
      G14384643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • The rubber bushing front stabilizer can be used with its slit facing either front or rear.
  • For Crosstrek model, the left and right clamp stabilizers differ in shape.
  1. Using new bolts, install the COMPL front crossmember.
    CAUTION:
    • After installing the crossmember, check that there is no clearance or looseness between it and the body.
    • Do not forget to install the spacer. (Crosstrek model)
    NOTE:
    • Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
    • Since the crossmember is heavy, make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Crosstrek model: 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

  2. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  3. Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.
    G16761199Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the engine mounting and the COMPL front crossmember with new nuts.
    NOTE: Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

    Tightening torque: 

    90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

    G16762046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .
  6. Install the steering gearbox assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX>INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the steering assembly universal joint. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the front arm assembly. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the front stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
  11. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the crossmember support front and the crossmember support rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  15. Connect the power steering harness.
    1. Install the harness clamp.
    2. Connect the connector.
  16. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
  18. Set the hood COMPL front to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  19. Install the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ASSEMBLY .
  20. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  21. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
  22. Perform the VDC sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
  23. Perform the END STOP learning. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE>INSPECTION MODE B .
  24. Using Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value] in the [Work Support] of [EyeSight]. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .
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