Front Suspension: Cradle: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.

Fig 1: Adjusting Tilt Position Of Steering Column
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Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.

Fig 2: Preventing Steering Wheel Using Seat Belt
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Remove the front wheels.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo model)
- H4 model: Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
- H6 model: Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
Remove the intercooler and the intercooler stay. (turbo model) Refer to INTERCOOLER .
Remove the clips and remove the grille bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Remove the power steering hose bracket and power steering hose.
CAUTION: Plug the removed hose and pipe to prevent foreign matter from entering.
1. Remove the hose clamp, and disconnect the power steering hose (a).
2. Remove the bolt, and remove the power steering hose bracket (b).
3. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the hose (c) from the power steering pump.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Hose, Power Steering Hose Bracket And Power Steering Pump Hose With Bolts
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Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses of engine coolant.
Replace the engine hanger installed on the engine with the SUBARU genuine engine hanger (H4 non-turbo model) or ST (H6 model).

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Hanger Installation On Engine - H4 Non-Turbo Model
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Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Suspend the engine using ST, chain sling, and shackle.
1. Set the ST on the vehicle.
  CAUTION: Set the arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
  
  PREPARATION TOOL:
  
  ST1: ENGINE HANGER (99099AJ000)
  
  ST2: CHAIN BALANCER (99099AJ010)
  
  Fig 6: Suspending Engine Using ST
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2. Attach the shackle to the both ends of chain sling.
3. Pass the chain sling through the CHAIN BALANCER and secure the both ends to the hooks on the engine.
  CAUTION:
  - Set the chain sling so that it does not contact the engine parts.
    
    Fig 7: Attaching Shackle To Both Ends Of Chain Sling
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  - Be sure to use chain slings that satisfy the following requirements:
    
    Length: 0.8 - 1 m (2.6 - 3.3 ft)
    
    Load capacity: 1.2 t (2646 lb) or more
    
    Wire diameter: 6 mm (0.24 in) or 6.3 mm (0.25 in)
    
    Internal width: 8.5 mm (0.33 in) or more
    
    External width: 23.5 mm (0.93 in) or less
    
    Fig 8: Identifying Wire Diameter
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  - Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more.
    
    Fig 9: Identifying Shackle
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Remove the nuts connecting the main mount and the transmission mounting bracket.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Nuts
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Remove the universal joint. Refer to UNIVERSAL JOINT .
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint and error of handling force, make sure to remove the universal joint.
Remove the front exhaust pipe.
- H4 turbo model: Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
- H4 non-turbo model: Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
- H6 model: Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the left and right front arms.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Left And Right Front Arms With Bolt
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Disconnect the left and right tie-rod ends.
1. Pull out the cotter pin.
2. Remove the castle nut.
3. Extract the tie-rod end from the front axle housing.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Cotter Pin And Castle Nut
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Attach the sling belt so that it wraps around the both frames using the shackle.
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.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Sling Belt
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- Use a shackle with the load capacity of 0.5 t (1103 lb) or more.
Fig 14: Identifying Shackle
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Fig 15: Identifying Sling Belt
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Remove the cradle from the vehicle.
CAUTION: The cradle is heavy. Remove it carefully by paying attention to the balance.
1. Support the cradle with the transmission jack.
  
  Fig 16: Supporting Cradle With Transmission Jack
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2. Remove the bolt from the front cushion rubber, and remove the bolt securing the front of the cradle.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Bolts
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3. Remove the left and right bolts and nuts.
  
  Fig 18: Locating Cradle Left\Right Bolts And Nuts
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4. Remove the cradle from the vehicle.
To remove the stud bolt, use the ST.
CAUTION: Do not remove the stud bolt unless necessary. Always replace the parts with new parts when removed.

PREPARATION TOOL:

ST: STUD BOLT SOCKET (20299AG020)

Fig 19: Removing Stud Bolt Using ST
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