Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions for proper installation and use provided by the trailer or caravan's manufacturer.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tightened securely.
Removal
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the axle nut.CAUTION:Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit bearing.(1) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.(2) Remove the axle nut ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. Rear Differential Side Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">NOTE:After pulling out the drive shaft assembly, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.2. Insert the drive shaft assembly into the rear hub ...
Removal
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transfer Drive GearREMOVAL1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL">2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Switches and Harness > REMOVAL">3. ...