Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.

Install the strut assembly.
1. Install the upper side of the strut assembly with new nuts.
  Tightening torque:
  
  32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
2. Align alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and strut assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not forget to install the adjusting washer.
3. Using new nuts, 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)
Connect the sensor sub assembly front. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Connect the stabilizer link front (upper). Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
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 VDC sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform the END STOP learning. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE>INSPECTION MODE B .
Using Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value] in the [Work Support] of [EyeSight]. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .