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.
Front Strut: Installation
- Install the mount strut front at the upper side of the strut assembly to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Align alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly, and install the strut assembly to the front axle housing.NOTE:
- First, tighten the adjusting bolt (upper side) to the specified torque.
- While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
- Install the sensor sub assembly front and harness bracket.CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of the harness does not twist.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link front.
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 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: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Refer to EyeSight (Diagnostics)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>Operation .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>Adjustment .
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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.
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