Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. ...
Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coa ...
Other materials:
Note
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Vehicle Dynamics Control SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the vehicle dynamics control system, refer to the respective section.• VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U): VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control ...
Inspection
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front StrutINSPECTIONCheck the removed part for wear, damage and cracks, and then repair or replace it if defective.1. STRUT1. Check for oil leaks.2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.3. Check the piston rod runout.Preparation ...
Assembly
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Drive Pinion Shaft AssemblyASSEMBLY1. Install the plug to drive pinion retainer.NOTE:• Use new O-rings.• Apply CVTF to the O-rings.Tightening torque:22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)2. Using the ST, install the oil seal to drive pinion r ...
