Front Strut: Installation
CAUTION:
For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Install the mount strut front at the upper side of the strut assembly to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Align alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly, and install the strut assembly to the front axle housing.NOTE:
- First, tighten the adjusting bolt (upper side) to the specified torque.
- While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
- Install the sensor sub assembly front and harness bracket.CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of the harness does not twist.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link front.
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
- Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Refer to EyeSight (Diagnostics)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>Operation .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>Adjustment .