Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Hub Unit Bearing
INSPECTION
1. Moving the front 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 hub unit bearing.
2. Inspect the hub unit bearing for axial looseness.
(1) Remove the tire and disc rotor.
(2) Using a dial gauge, check the axial looseness. Replace the hub unit bearing if looseness exceeds the limit.
Service limit:
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Hub Unit BearingDISASSEMBLYUsing the ST or a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt (b) from the front hub unit bearing (a).CAUTION:• Be careful not to hammer the h ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Hub Unit BearingINSTALLATION1. Place the front brake back plate between the front axle housing and the front hub unit bearing, and tighten the bolt.CAUTION:• Do not ...
Other materials:
Battery
WARNING
Never expose the battery in your Subaru Ascent to open flames or sparks.
The battery emits highly flammable gases that can ignite and cause an
explosion if exposed to ignition sources.
Always wear appropriate eye protection when working near the battery
of your Subaru ...
Initial illumination for system check
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the "ON" position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the "ON" position. For
the system check, the following lights
...
Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and
driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and sno ...
