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Front Crossmember: Removal

CAUTION: For electric power steering model, be careful of the following items.
  • 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 BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the under cover - front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  4. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.>
  5. Change the hood stay location from (A) to (B) to open the front hood completely.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Hood Stay Location
    G10269421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the V-belt covers. (STI model)
  7. Remove the collector cover. (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover.>
  8. Disconnect the connector and harness clamp from power steering control module. (Electric power steering model)
  9. Disconnect the power steering hose from the steering gearbox. (Hydraulic power steering model)
  10. Remove the engine mounting and the crossmember assembly.
    1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    2. 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.
      Fig 2: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
      G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Raise up the lifting device, and lift the engine body by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in).
    4. 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.
        Fig 3: Sling Belt
        G06654889Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 0.5 t (1103 lb) or more.
        Fig 4: Shackle
        G06654884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Front Crossmember Assembly Nuts
    G10269425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front crossmember support and the support plate - front crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate.>
  12. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
    • STI model: <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
    • Except for STI model: <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  13. Remove the front stabilizer. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer.>
  14. 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, remove the tie-rod end (c).

    Preparation tool: 

    Tie-rod ball joint puller 

    Fig 6: Removing Tie-Rod End Using Tie-Rod End Puller
    G10294496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the front arm assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Arm.>
  16. Remove the front crossmember assembly.
    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.
    • The front crossmember assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the front crossmember assembly from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the front crossmember assembly to the body.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and then lower the front crossmember assembly together with the steering gearbox assembly.
    4. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the front crossmember assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Gearbox Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G10269427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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