Front Suspension System & Wheel Alignment: General Description: Caution

Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vise.
Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
When the suspension-related components have been replaced, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .