CROSSTREK Model

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

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the front arm assembly for damage or cracks.
- Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
- Check the boot on the ball joint for damage.
Using new bolts and new nuts, temporarily install the front arm assembly and the front arm rear plate.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
Tighten the bolts for front arm rear plate.
Tightening torque:

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Connect the ball joint section of front arm assembly to the front axle housing.

CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the socket of ball joint COMPL.
Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
Before tightening bolts, make sure the bottom surface of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint COMPL are in contact.

Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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(A)	Bottom surface of front axle housing
(B)	Stepped section of ball joint COMPL
(C)	Front axle housing
(D)	Ball joint COMPL

Install the crossmember support rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .

Disconnect the front axle housing from the strut assembly.

Place an alignment mark (A) on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly.
Remove the adjusting bolts and the bolts.
CAUTION: Turn and remove the nut while holding the bolt side.

Disconnect the front axle housing from the strut assembly.

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Install the front arm assembly.

Apply a load to the front arm assembly using a transmission jack.

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Adjust the clearance between the upper surface of crossmember support rear and the ball joint bolt end of the front arm assembly.

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Model	Except for WILDERNESS model	WILDERNESS model
Standard (A)	53.7 mm (2.11 in)	70.3 mm (2.77 in)

Tighten the bolts and nuts of the front arm assembly.

CAUTION: For T1, tighten the bolt to the specified torque while holding the nut side.
For T2, tighten the nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque:

T1: 95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

T2: 110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

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Install the front axle housing to the strut assembly.
1. Align alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and strut assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not forget to install the adjusting washer.
2. 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)
Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
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 .