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:
Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Turn Signal Light & Hazard Light UnitINSPECTION1. Disconnect the connector of the turn signal & hazard unit.2. Measure the voltage between the turn signal & hazard unit connector and the chassis ground.Preparation tool:Circuit testerTerminal No.Inspection conditionsS ...
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Hub Unit BearingINSPECTION1. Moving the rear tire up and down by hand, check there is no looseness in bearing, and check the wheel rotates smoothly.CAUTION:If there is unsmooth sliding operation or abnormal noise in the bearing, replace the rear hub unit bearing.2. Inspe ...
Installation
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Reverse Check SleeveINSTALLATION1. Install the reverse check sleeve.Tightening torque:6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)2. Install the reverse check ball, reverse accent spring, gasket and plug.NOTE:Use a new gasket.Tightening torque:9.75 N·m ...
