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Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
  1. 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)

  2. Connect the sensor sub assembly front. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  4. Connect the front stabilizer link (upper). Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
  5. Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
  7. 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 .
  8. Perform the END STOP learning. Ref. to POWER STEERING (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE>PROCEDURE>INSPECTION MODE B .
  9. Using Subaru Select Monitor, perform [Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value] in the [Work Support] of [EyeSight]. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .