CROSSTREK Model

CAUTION: For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.

Install the ball joint to the front axle housing.

CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.

Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

(a)	Bottom surface of front axle housing
(b)	Stepped section of ball joint
(c)	Front axle housing
(d)	Ball joint

Install the ball joint into the front arm assembly.
1. Connect the ball joint to the front arm assembly.
  NOTE: If the ball stud hole and the cutout portion of the castle nut are not aligned after tightening, tighten the castle nut within the range of 60° to align with each other.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
2. Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
Install the crossmember support - rear.
Tightening torque:

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
Install the under cover - front.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform the lane keep assist learning value clear. (Models with EyeSight)
- Except for hybrid model: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- Hybrid model: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .