Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Assembly
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Strut
ASSEMBLY
1. Before assembly, check each part. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
CAUTION:
When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical installation direction of the coil spring - front is as shown in the figure.
(1) | Diameter is small (upper part) |
(2) | Identification paint |
(3) | Diameter is large (bottom part) |
3. Set the front coil spring correctly so that its end face (a) contacts the vertical surface (b) of the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.
4. Install the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.
5. Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.
(1) | Outside of body |
6. Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
7. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the strut mount - front turns smoothly after tightening.
Preparation tool:
ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)
Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
8. Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.
Front strut
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Removal
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Other materials:
Removal
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Disassembly
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Removal
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