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Front Crossmember: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Disconnect the front vehicle height sensor connector (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Vehicle Height Sensor Connector
    G05956685Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the front vehicle height sensor (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
    Fig 2: Locating Front Vehicle Height Sensor
    G05956686Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
  6. Remove the front crossmember support plate.

    <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate .>

  7. Remove the front stabilizer. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer .>
  8. Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
  9. Remove the front arm. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Arm .>
  10. Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Mount Cushion Rubber To Crossmember And Nuts
    G05342864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering universal joint.
  12. Disconnect the power steering hose from steering gearbox.
  13. Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using a chain block.
  14. Support the crossmember with a jack, remove the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then gradually lower the crossmember with steering gearbox as a unit.
    CAUTION: When removing the crossmember downward, be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere with drive shaft boot.
    Fig 4: Locating Bolts Securing Crossmember To Body
    G05032375Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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