Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution

• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.

• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.

• Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.

• Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vise.

• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

• Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

General description

Specification

Other materials:

Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointINSTALLATION1. Install the ball joint assembly to the housing assembly - front axle.CAUTION:• Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.• Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing assembly - front axle and the stepp ...

Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires' maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight ("GVWR"). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle's maximum loaded capacity ("GAWR"). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfil ...

Removal
IGNITION(H4DO) > Spark PlugREMOVALSpark plug:Refer to “SPECIFICATION” for spark plug. General Description > SPECIFICATION">1. RH SIDE1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the air cleaner case. Air Cleaner Case > REMOVAL">3. Disco ...