General Diagnostic Table: Inspection: Noise

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Noise
Possible cause Corrective action
(1) Wear or damage of strut assembly or strut COMPL - front component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Abnormal deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of strut assembly or strut COMPL - front Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the clamp - stabilizer bushing Replace.
RENDER: 1.0x

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