Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual / Front suspension / Front ball joint / Inspection

FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball Joint

INSPECTION

1. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.

• Looseness exists > Replace the ball joint assembly. Front Ball Joint > REMOVAL">

2. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released.

• Looseness exists > Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">

3. Replace the ball joint assembly if the dust cover is damaged when visually inspecting the dust cover.

Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the under cover - front. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">3. Remove the clamp - ...

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