Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection

1. Check the rear differential front member for damage, bend and corrosion.

If damage, bend or corrosion is excessive, replace the rear differential front member.

2. Check the bushings of rear differential member for cracking, hardening and damage. If cracking, hardening or damage is excessive, replace rear differential front member.

Rear differential front member

Removal

Other materials:

Caution
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > General DescriptionCAUTION• 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 re ...

Installation
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Lateral LinkINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.1. Before installation, inspect the following items and repla ...

Headlight beam leveler (if equipped)
Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare if your headlight beam height adjustment is high when the vehicle is carrying a ...