Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Assembly
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Strut
ASSEMBLY
1. Before assembly, check each part. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
CAUTION:
When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical installation direction of the coil spring - front is as shown in the figure.
(1) | Diameter is small (upper part) |
(2) | Identification paint |
(3) | Diameter is large (bottom part) |
3. Set the front coil spring correctly so that its end face (a) contacts the vertical surface (b) of the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.
4. Install the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.
5. Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.
(1) | Outside of body |
6. Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
7. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the strut mount - front turns smoothly after tightening.
Preparation tool:
ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)
Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
8. Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.
Front strut
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Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front StrutREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the front strut assembly.(1) Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut. ...
Other materials:
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Reverse Brake AssemblyINSPECTION• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Check the driven plate for discoloration (burnt color).• Check for worn snap ring, fatigue or damaged return spring or deformed spring retainer.&bul ...
Select lever
Select lever positions
Select lever button
: With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in.
: Shift while pressing the select lever button in.
: Shift without pressing the select lever button.
The Subaru Ascent select lever includes ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone pl ...
