Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: 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.
Front ball joint
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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 - ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Ignition Key LockDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination. Immobilizer Antenna > REMOVAL">2. Release the claws, and pull the key warning switch downwards to remove.3. Remove the screws and remove the key lock soleno ...
Stowage of the cargo area cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.
1. Raise and fold the rear end of the
cargo floor board.
2. Stow the cover housing in the cargo
area end.
3. Put the cargo floor board back while
hanging two retaining straps on the hooks
that are located on the rear wa ...
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftDISASSEMBLY1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race (PTJ).2. Remove the boot band and boot (PTJ).CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.3. Remove the snap ring from outer race (PTJ).4. Remove the outer race (PTJ) from shaft assembly.5. Wipe off ...
