Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball Joint
REMOVAL
1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the under cover - front. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the clamp - stabilizer bushing on the left and right sides.
4. Remove the ball joint assembly.
(1) Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
(2) Lower the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
(3) Remove the bolt from the housing assembly - front axle.
(4) Extract the ball joint assembly from the housing assembly - front axle.
Inspection
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointINSPECTION1. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.• Lo ...
Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointINSTALLATION1. Install the ball joint assembly to the housing assembly - front axle.CAUTION:• Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.• ...
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Installation
SEATS > Rear SeatINSTALLATIONInstall each part in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:• After installing the backrest assembly, make sure that each seat belt operates normally.• Make sure that they are properly secured on each hook on the vehicle side.Tightening torque:Refer to “C ...
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness
of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle's
loading condition and speed.
The EBD syst ...
