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Cross Member: 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 Cross Member 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 bushing with the peak of triangle facing the front of the vehicle.
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  1. Install the Cross Member COMPL front.
    NOTE: Check the Cross Member COMPL front for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
    1. Install the bolts which secure the Cross Member 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 .

  2. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  3. Remove ST from the engine unit.
  4. Install the engine mounting and the Cross Member COMPL front with new nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  5. Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .
  6. Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the Cross Member COMPL front.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

  7. Connect the power steering harness connector and install the harness clamp.
  8. Install the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the arm COMPL front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Arm>INSTALLATION .
  10. Connect the tie-rod ends.
    CAUTION: Do not apply grease, etc. to the tapered portion of ball stud.
    1. Tighten the castle nut.
      NOTE: If the ball stud hole and the cutout 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.
  11. Install the stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the Cross Member support front and the Cross Member support rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Cross Member Support>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  16. Install the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
  18. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  19. Set the panel COMPL front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  20. Install the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD ASSEMBLY .
  21. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
  22. Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
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