Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball Joint
INSTALLATION
1. Install the ball joint assembly to the housing assembly - front axle.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
• Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing assembly - front axle and the stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
(a) | Bottom surface of housing ASSY - front axle | (c) | Housing ASSY - front axle | (d) | Ball joint ASSY |
(b) | Raised section of ball joint |
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.10 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
2. Install the ball joint assembly to the front arm assembly.
(1) Connect the ball joint assembly to the front arm assembly.
Tightening torque:
39 N·m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
(2) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
(3) Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
3. Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing.
CAUTION:
Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
4. Install the under cover - front.
CAUTION:
Install so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
5. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
Except for C4 model: 120 N·m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
C4 model: 100 N·m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
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:
Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)
CAUTION
When operating the Subaru Ascent starter motor, never crank the engine continuously
for more than 10 seconds.
If the engine of the Subaru Ascent does not start within 5 to 10 seconds,
stop cranking and wait at least 10 seconds before attempting again. This pause helps
prevent overh ...
Initialization of power window
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected due
to situations such as battery or fuse
replacement, the following functions are
deactivated.
One-touch auto up/down function
Anti-entrapment function
Initialize the power window using the
following procedure to reactivate these
functions.
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Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transmission HarnessINSPECTION1. Visually check the harness and connector for damage or crack.2. Check the harness terminal for rust, disconnection or poor contact.3. Check the continuity between harness terminals.NOTE:For details of transmission harnes ...
