Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Installation

CAUTION:

When raising 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.
The crossmember COMPL front is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
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.
Install the clamp stabilizer with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

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Install the crossmember COMPL front.
NOTE: Check the crossmember COMPL front for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
1. Install the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL front to the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
Install the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL front with new nuts.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.

Tightening torque:

Engine mounting - crossmember COMPL front: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL front.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
Install the power steering harness connector and harness clamp in the engine compartment.
Install the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
Install the arm assembly front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>INSTALLATION .
Install the tie-rod end.
NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.

Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
Install the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
Install the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
Install the sub frame COMPL.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
Install the under cover front.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the front 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 .
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.