Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation

1. Check and adjust the operating rod of the vacuum booster assembly.

(1) Measure the length between the vacuum booster assembly mounting surface and clevis pin hole.

(2) If it is not within the specification, loosen the lock nut, rotate the vacuum booster assembly operating rod to adjust the rod length.

Specification L:

136.3 mm (5.37 in)

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Apply grease to the snap pin to prevent the operating rod from wear.

• Replace the clevis pin with new parts, and apply thin coat of NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease to the clevis pin.

• When installing the master cylinder assembly, replace the seal sub assembly with a new part, and install it to the vacuum booster assembly.

Tightening torque:

Vacuum booster assembly: 18 N·m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Master cylinder assembly: 13 N·m (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Brake pipe flare nut: 19 N·m (1.94 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Operating lock nut: 22 N·m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

Knee airbag module: 7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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6. Perform a road test to make sure the brakes do not drag.

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