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
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Starter Cut RelayINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">Install each part in the reverse order of removal. ...
Trailer Hitches
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body
of your vehicle to install a commercial
trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous
exhaust gas, water or mud may
enter the passenger compartment
through the drilled hole. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which is
dangero ...
Rear towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the cargo area.
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
threaded hole for attaching the towing
hook.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole unti ...
