Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMECROSS-MEMBERFRONT CROSS-MEMBERSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Loosen front wheel nuts.
3. Lift-up vehicle, and remove front tires and wheels.
4. Remove both stabilizer and jack-up plate.
5. Disconnect tie-rod end from housing.
6. Remove front exhaust pipe.
7. Remove front transverse link from front crossmember and body.
8. Remove nuts attaching engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.
9. Remove self-locking nuts connecting steering U/J and pinion shaft.
10. Lift engine by approx. 10 mm (0.39 inch) by using chain block.
11. Support crossmember with a jack, remove nuts securing crossmember to body and lower crossmember gradually along with steering gearbox.
CAUTION: When removing crossmember downward, be careful that tie-rod end does not interfere with DOJ boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION: Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight condition.
Tightening torque:
Transverse link bushing to crossmember: 98 ± 15 Nm (72 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer to bushing: 25 ± 4 Nm (18.1 ± 2.9 ft. lbs.)
Tie-rod end to housing: 27.0 ± 2.5 Nm (19.9 ± 1.8 ft. lbs.)
Front cushion rubber to crossmember: 69 ± 15 Nm (51 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
Universal joint to pinion shaft: 24 ± 3 Nm (17.4 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)
Crossmember to body: 98 ± 15 Nm (72 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
2. Purge air from power steering system.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Loosen front wheel nuts.
3. Lift-up vehicle, and remove front tires and wheels.
4. Remove both stabilizer and jack-up plate.
5. Disconnect tie-rod end from housing.
6. Remove front exhaust pipe.
7. Remove front transverse link from front crossmember and body.
8. Remove nuts attaching engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.
9. Remove self-locking nuts connecting steering U/J and pinion shaft.
10. Lift engine by approx. 10 mm (0.39 inch) by using chain block.
11. Support crossmember with a jack, remove nuts securing crossmember to body and lower crossmember gradually along with steering gearbox.
CAUTION: When removing crossmember downward, be careful that tie-rod end does not interfere with DOJ boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION: Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight condition.
Tightening torque:
Transverse link bushing to crossmember: 98 ± 15 Nm (72 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer to bushing: 25 ± 4 Nm (18.1 ± 2.9 ft. lbs.)
Tie-rod end to housing: 27.0 ± 2.5 Nm (19.9 ± 1.8 ft. lbs.)
Front cushion rubber to crossmember: 69 ± 15 Nm (51 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
Universal joint to pinion shaft: 24 ± 3 Nm (17.4 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)
Crossmember to body: 98 ± 15 Nm (72 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
2. Purge air from power steering system.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.