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Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Fully open the panel COMPL front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  3. Perform the steps below to remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Do not disconnect the PCV hose No. 2 (a).
    1. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
    2. Loosen the clamp, 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 No. 2 (a).
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  4. Remove the under cover front and the under cover COMPL front T/M. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the under cover rear. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember COMPL front.
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  7. Remove the clip securing the bulkhead wiring harness to the vehicle.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the bulkhead wiring harness from being damaged by the adjuster (ST).
    • RH side
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    • LH side
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  8. Remove clip securing the hose inlet assembly.
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  9. Support the engine using ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4 and the shackle.
    1. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: BOLT (90119-14120)

      ST2: ENGINE HANGER NO. 1 (12281-38150)

      Tightening torque: 

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

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    2. Set the ST3, ST4, and the shackle to the vehicle.
      CAUTION:
      • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more.
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      • Set the ST3, ST4, and the shackle at the locations shown in the figure.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST3: ENGINE HANGER (99099AJ000)

      ST4: ADJUSTER (18679AA020)

      General tool: 

      Shackle

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      (A) Shackle
    3. Turn the steering wheel clockwise and lift the engine gradually to support it.
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  10. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the sub frame front LWR C COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the stabilizer front and the sub frame COMPL as a unit. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  13. Disconnect the tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the arm assembly front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>REMOVAL .
  15. Disconnect the lower side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the steering gearbox assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING GEARBOX>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the crossmember COMPL front.
    NOTE: Since the crossmember is heavy, make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the crossmember COMPL front from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL front to the body.
      G16524826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL front.
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