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H4DOTC Model

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 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 stabilizer clamp with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
G13199311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Install the crossmember COMPL front.
    NOTE: Check the crossmember 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 FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

  2. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  3. Remove the bolt and hanger of the ST that is installed to the engine unit.
  4. Install the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL front with new nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Engine mounting - crossmember COMPL front: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

  5. Install the pitching stopper. Refer to Continuously Variable Transmission (TR690)>Transmission Mounting System>Installation>Pitching Stopper .
  6. Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL front.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

  7. Install the universal joint assembly steering. Refer to Power Assisted System (Power Steering)>Universal Joint>Installation .
  8. Install the arm COMPL front. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Arm>INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the tie-rod ends.
    CAUTION: Do not apply grease, etc. to the tapered portion of ball joint.
    1. Tighten the castle nut.
      NOTE: If the ball stud hole and the cut-out portion of the castle nut are not aligned after tightening, tighten the castle nut within the range of 60° to align with each other.

      Tightening torque: 

      27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
  10. Install the stabilizer. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
  11. Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>Installation .
  12. Install the crossmember support front and the crossmember support rear. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Crossmember Support>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the under guard front and the under cover front. Refer to Exterior/Interior Trim>Front Under Cover>Installation .
  14. Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

  15. Connect the power steering harness connector and install the harness clamp.
  16. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Intake (Induction) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>Installation .
  17. Install the striker assembly front hood. Refer to Exterior Body Panels>Front Hood>Assembly .
  18. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

  19. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to Repair Contents>Note>Battery .
  20. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
  21. Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
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