Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive Shaft
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the drive shaft assembly. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
• MT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
• CVT model: Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft assembly, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
3. Insert the drive shaft assembly into the hub spline, and pull it into the specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer the drive shaft assembly when installing.
4. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5. Using the ST, install the front drive shaft assembly to the transmission.
Preparation tool:
ST: OIL SEAL PROTECTOR (28399SA010)
6. Install the ball joint assembly to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
(a) | Lower side of front axle housing | (c) | Front axle housing | (d) | Ball joint |
(b) | Raised section of ball joint |
7. Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub unit bearing.
Tightening torque:
220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
9. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10. Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
11. Fill differential gear oil. (CVT model)
12. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
Except for C4 model: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
C4 model: 100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
13. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform “VDC sensor midpoint setting mode”. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT"> VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">
14. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE">
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftINSPECTIONCheck the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)Check for seizure, corrosion, ...
Other materials:
iPod
Audio files on the iPod can be played.
WARNING
Do not operate the player's controls
or connect the iPod while driving.
Doing so may result in loss of
control of your vehicle and cause
an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not leave your portable player
in the car. In particular, h ...
Tips
The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, windows and/or moonroof
are open. Always make sure that they are
fully closed before arming the system.
The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed
by your SUBARU dealer.
The system is in the standby ...
Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Interior Light SystemINSPECTION1. CHECK DOOR SWITCHRefer to the “INSPECTION” of the “Door Switch”. Door Switch > INSPECTION">2. CHECK REAR GATE LATCH SWITCHRefer to “INSPECTION” of the “Rear Gate Latch and Actuator Assembly&r ...
