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Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the under cover front, Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the sub frame COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  7. Remove the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  8. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a tie-rod ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller

      G13199339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the arm assembly front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the universal joint LWR. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp in the engine compartment.
    G13199340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL front.
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
    1. Support the steering gearbox assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL front.
      G13199341Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
  13. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  14. Fully open the front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  15. Remove the V-belt covers.
    G13198725Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>BATTERY>REMOVAL .
  18. Disengage the claw (a) which holds the battery cable to the bracket, and disengage the claw (b) which holds the engine wiring harness. Then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    G13199302Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL.
    G13199344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  23. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

    G13198826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    1. While lifting up the vehicle, also raise up the lifting device simultaneously.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
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    2. Raise up the lifting device to lift the engine until the seating surface of engine mounting is 10 mm (0.39 in) away from the crossmember COMPL front.
      CAUTION: While lifting the engine, pay attention to the balance.
    3. Attach the sling belt so that it wraps around the both frames using the shackle.
      CAUTION:
      • Be sure to attach the sling belt to ensure safety in operation.
      • Use a sling belt with the length of 2 m (6.6 ft), the width of 35 - 40 mm (1.38 - 1.57 in) and the load capacity of 1 t (2205 lb) or more.
        G13199347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 0.5 t (1103 lb) or more.
        G13199348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the crossmember COMPL front.
    CAUTION: The crossmember COMPL front is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the crossmember COMPL front from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL front to the body.
      G13199349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL.
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