Sub Frame: Installation
- For parts which are not reusable, 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.
- During the installation, make sure that the marking of sensor sub assembly rear does not twist.
- Check the removed parts for wear, damage and crack, and repair or replace them if faulty.
- Install the arm assembly rear upper to the sub frame assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
- Install the sub frame assembly rear.
- Lift the sub frame assembly rear using a transmission jack.
- Install the support sub frame rear and the support sub frame front on the left and right sides, and install the sub frame assembly rear.CAUTION:
- The sub frame assembly rear is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
- While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, raise it slowly with a transmission jack.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SUSPENSION .
- Install the cover spare tire COMPL.
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Install the spare tire.
- Install the rear exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
- Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE)>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear axle housing.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SUSPENSION .
- Install the rear drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>REAR DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
- Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the brake hose bracket and the disc brake assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Disc brake assembly rear: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to BRAKE>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Install the sensor sub assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer rear. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
- Install the rear lateral link assembly rear. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>REAR LATERAL LINK (REAR)>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear lateral link assembly front. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>REAR LATERAL LINK (FRONT)>INSTALLATION .
- Install the trailing link assembly rear. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>TRAILING LINK>INSTALLATION .
- Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>MUFFLER>INSTALLATION .
- Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE
.NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.
- After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.