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Cross Member: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  3. Fully open the panel COMPL front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  4. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
    G13223823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
    G13223824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and remove the harness clamp.
    G13224975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  10. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the Cross Member.
    G11253160Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  15. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

    G13224415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    1. While lifting up the vehicle, also raise up the lifting device simultaneously.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
      G13868541Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Raise up the lifting device, and lift the engine body by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in).
    3. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
      CAUTION:
      • Be sure to perform this procedure to ensure safety in operation.
      • Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  17. Remove the Cross Member support rear and the Cross Member support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Cross Member Support>REMOVAL .
  18. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  19. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Ball joint puller

      G13224981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the arm COMPL front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Arm>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  22. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the Cross Member COMPL front.
    CAUTION: When lowering 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.
    1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the Cross Member COMPL front.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
  23. Remove the Cross Member COMPL front.
    CAUTION: The Cross Member COMPL is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the Cross Member COMPL front from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the Cross Member COMPL front to the body.
      G13224983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the Cross Member COMPL front.
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