Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection

1. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.

• Looseness exists > Replace the ball joint assembly. Front Ball Joint > REMOVAL">

2. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released.

• Looseness exists > Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">

3. Replace the ball joint assembly if the dust cover is damaged when visually inspecting the dust cover.

Front ball joint

Removal

Other materials:

Removal
EXHAUST(H4DO) > Front Exhaust PipeREMOVALCAUTION:Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the under cover. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL"> ...

Subaru select monitor Operation
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS) > Subaru Select MonitorOPERATION1. HOW TO USE THE SUBARU SELECT MONITORFor detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”.2. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR ENGINE AND BODY INTEGRATED UNITRefer to “Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)&r ...

Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner's Manual. Refer to "Engine oil" F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil and filte ...