FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Crossmember
INSTALLATION
1. Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > INSTALLATION">
3. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”. General Description > COMPONENT">
• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
• Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

• 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:
Engine mounting to Front crossmember assembly: General Description > COMPONENT">
Universal joint assembly - steering: 24 N·m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
V-belt cover: 7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Under cover - front: 18 N·m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Front suspension parts: General Description > COMPONENT">
When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
4. 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)
5. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
CAUTION:
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the following VDC setting mode.
– Model without EyeSight: VDC sensor midpoint setting mode VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
– Model with EyeSight: Neutral of Steering Angle Sensor & Lateral G Sensor 0 point setting VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
– Model with EyeSight: Longitudinal G sensor & lateral G sensor 0 point setting VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
6. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE">
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To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salted to prevent
them from freezing in winter
mud, sand, or gravel
coastal roads
After the win ...
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
WARNING
Before using the remote engine start feature on the Subaru Ascent, always
review and understand all safety precautions related to engine starting.
Proper use of the system is essential to prevent accidents and ensure
safe operation.
Never activate the Subaru Ascent rem ...