Front Crossmember: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For the parts which are not reusable, < Ref. to , COMPONENT , General Description. >
- Always tighten the bushing in the state that wheels are in full contact with the ground and the vehicle is curb weight.
Tightening torque:

Crossmember to body:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Engine mounting to crossmember:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

Front arm to Crossmember:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Front arm to Support plate:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Support plate to body:

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Tie-rod end to housing:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

Retighten the castle nut further within 60° until the hole in ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut after tightening in specified torque.

Universal joint:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lb)
Purge air from the power steering system.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.