Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: General diagnostic table Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper wheel alignment, etc.
Symptoms | Possible cause | Corrective action |
Noise or vibration from propeller shaft |
• Center bearing
• Runout of propeller shaft
• Loose or gap at connections
Inspect the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft > INSPECTION">
Abnormal wheel vibration
Wheel is out of balance.
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check the front wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Rear wheel alignment
Check the rear wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Front drive shaft
Check the front drive shaft. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
Rear drive shaft
Check the rear drive shaft. Rear Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
Front hub unit bearing
Check the front hub unit bearing. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Rear hub unit bearing
Check the rear hub unit bearing. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Noise from the underbody
Wheel is out of balance.
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check the front wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Rear wheel alignment
Check the rear wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Hub Unit BearingINSTALLATION1. Place the rear brake back plate between the rear axle housing and the rear hub unit bearing, and tighten the bolt.CAUTION:• Be careful ...
Other materials:
Removal
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Outer Mirror AssemblyREMOVALRefer to “DISASSEMBLY” for removal procedures of scalp cap and mirror face. Outer Mirror Assembly > DISASSEMBLY">1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE&quo ...
Removal
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Primary Speed SensorREMOVALCAUTION:Be sure to prevent water or oil from contacting the connector terminal of primary speed sensor. If adhesion occurs, replace with a new part.1. Remove the transmission assembly. Automatic Transmission Assembly > REM ...
Replacement of wiper blades
Contamination such as grease, wax residues, insects, or road debris on the windshield
or wiper blades of your Subaru Ascent can lead to uneven wiping, jerky motion, and
visible streaks across the glass. If these issues persist even after using the washer
system, thoroughly clean the windshield ...
