Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
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">
Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front CrossmemberREMOVALCAUTION:• The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculate the temperature in the control module. Therefo ...
Other materials:
License plate light
1. The license plate light must be pushed
inwards, then pulled out to be removed.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the
license plate light cover. ...
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with
P-Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in
selecting the proper tire for your
vehicles. Here is a brief review of
the tire sizing system with a breakdown
of its individual elements.
P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section
Width ...
Dtc b28b5 +b circuit open
EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC B28B5 +B CIRCUIT OPENDetected when there is an open circuit in power supply line.NOTE:Refer to DTC B2814 for diagnostic procedure. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC B2814 POWER SUPP ...
