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.
CAUTION: While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

NOTE: First, tighten the adjusting bolt (upper side) to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Install the sensor sub assembly front.
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)
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .