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Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  1. 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)

  2. Align alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly, and install the strut assembly to the front axle housing.
    NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut  .

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

  3. Install the sensor sub assembly front and harness bracket.
    CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of sensor sub assembly front harness does not twist.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  4. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  5. Install the stabilizer link front.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

  6. Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  7. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
    • Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
    • Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
  8. Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.