Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation

CAUTION:

• Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.

• Visually check the lateral link assembly - rear for damage and deformation.

• Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

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

Tightening torque:

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3. Install the rear 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)

4. 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 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">

5. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE">

Disassembly

Rear shock absorber

Other materials:

Control unit Note
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Replacement
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