Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive Shaft
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the drive shaft assembly. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
• MT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
• CVT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft assembly, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
3. Insert the drive shaft assembly into the hub spline, and pull it into the specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer the drive shaft assembly when installing.
4. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5. Using the ST, install the front drive shaft assembly to the transmission.
Preparation tool:
ST: OIL SEAL PROTECTOR (28399SA010)
6. Install the ball joint assembly to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
(a) | Lower side of front axle housing | (c) | Front axle housing | (d) | Ball joint |
(b) | Raised section of ball joint |
7. Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub unit bearing.
Tightening torque:
220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
9. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10. Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
11. Fill differential gear oil. (CVT model)
12. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
Except for C4 model: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
C4 model: 100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
13. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform “VDC sensor midpoint setting mode”. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
14. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE">
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftINSPECTIONCheck the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)Check for seizure, corrosion, ...
Other materials:
Gasoline for California-certified
LEV
If your vehicle was certified to California's
low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as
indicated on the underhood tune-up label,
it is designed to optimize engine and
emission performance with gasoline that
meets the clean burning low-sulfur California
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Map light
Type A
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb
straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
Type B
1. Remove the lens ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTION1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHTPossible causeCorrective action(1) Permanent distortion or damaged coil springReplace.(2) Rough operation of shock absorberReplace.(3) Installation of the wrong shock absorberReplace with ...
