Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection

1. Check the rear differential front member for damage, bend and corrosion.

If damage, bend or corrosion is excessive, replace the rear differential front member.

2. Check the bushings of rear differential member for cracking, hardening and damage. If cracking, hardening or damage is excessive, replace rear differential front member.

Rear differential front member

Removal

Other materials:

Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. 1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth. 2. Locate the re ...

Front passenger's frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator The front passenger's frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center po ...

Disassembly
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Reverse Brake AssemblyDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the snap ring.2. Remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.3. Compress the return spring using the ST to remove the snap ring.ST 18762AA001COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL4. Using the ST, r ...