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CROSSTREK Model

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after turning to IG OFF, and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, turn to IG OFF 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 terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  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 crossmember support - rear and the crossmember support - front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the stabilizers. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  7. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a ball joint puller (d), remove the tie-rod end (c).

    Preparation tool: 

    Ball joint puller

    G13934753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front arm assembly. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
    G11253821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering gearbox assembly from the crossmember COMPL.
    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.
      G11253822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the steering gearbox assembly.
  12. Remove the striker - front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  13. Fully open the front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY - FRONT HOOD .
  14. Remove the V-belt covers. (Except for hybrid model)
    G12391348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the collector cover. (Hybrid model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
    G11252776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
    G11252777Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
  19. Remove the pitching stopper.
  20. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL.
    G11253823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13231453Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. 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.
      G13934761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Raise up the lifting device, and lift the engine body by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in).
    3. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to perform this procedure to ensure safety in operation.
    • Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  23. Remove the crossmember COMPL.
CAUTION: The crossmember COMPL is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
  1. Support the crossmember COMPL from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
  2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL to the body.
    G11253824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL.
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