Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

• The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculate the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.

• Before removal or installation, be sure to remove any foreign matter (dust, moisture, oil, etc.) from the power steering control module connector.

1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.

2. Remove the under cover - front. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">

3. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > REMOVAL">

4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">

5. Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly - steering to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.

6. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > REMOVAL">

7. Disconnect the connector and harness clamp from power steering control module.

8. Disconnect the tie-rod end.

(1) Pull out the cotter pin (a).

(2) Remove the castle nut (b).

(3) Using a tie-rod ball joint puller, remove the tie-rod end (c).

Preparation tool:

Tie-rod ball joint puller

9. Remove the front crossmember support.

10. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">

11. Remove the support plate - front crossmember (a).

12. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly, and remove the stiffener (a) and steering gearbox assembly.

Adjustment

Assembly

Other materials:

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