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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Front Suspension: Cradle: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation
CAUTION: Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to "COMPONENT". < Ref. to COMPONENT , General Description. >
  1. Install the cradle to the vehicle body.
    1. Raise the cradle with the transmission jack.
      CAUTION: The cradle is heavy. Raise it carefully by paying attention to the balance.
    2. Install the bolt to the front cushion rubber and the bolt to the front of the cradle.

      Tightening torque: 

      Front suspension-related parts: < Ref. to  COMPONENT  , General Description. > 

      Fig 1: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Bolts
      G10276612Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the left and right bolts and nuts.

      Tightening torque: 

      Front suspension-related parts: < Ref. to  COMPONENT  , General Description. > 

      Fig 2: Locating Left/Right Bolts And Nuts
      G10276613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the shackle and sling belt.
  3. Install the tie-rod end.

    Tightening torque: 

    Steering gearbox-related parts: < Ref. to  STEERING GEARBOX  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  4. Install the front arm.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front suspension-related parts: < Ref. to  COMPONENT  , General Description. > 

  5. Install the stabilizer link rod. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
  6. Install the front exhaust pipe.
  7. Install the power steering connector.
  8. Install the nuts connecting the main mount and the transmission mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front suspension-related parts: < Ref. to  COMPONENT  , General Description. > 

  9. Remove the ST, chain sling and shackle.
  10. Remove the ST for the engine hanger from the engine front side. (H4 model)
  11. Replace the ST with the engine hanger attached to the engine. (H6 model)
  12. Change the hood stay location to support the front hood at ordinary position.
  13. Install the air intake boot assembly.
  14. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  15. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  16. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
    CAUTION:
    • Always tighten the cradle and engine mounting before tightening the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  17. Install the under cover - front. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  18. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  19. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Alignment. >
    CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
    • Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value. >
    • VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U). >
  20. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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