Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Front suspension / Front strut / Installation

CAUTION:

• For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

• Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

1. Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the body, and tighten it with new flange nuts.

Tightening torque:

20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

2. Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.

Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.

NOTE:

While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N·m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

3. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

CAUTION:

During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

4. Install the nut to the upper side of stabilizer link.

Tightening torque:

60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

5. Install the brake hose bracket.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

6. Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque:

120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

7. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION

• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:

When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.

– Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value > OPERATION

– VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT

8. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE

Assembly

1. Before assembly, check each part. Front Strut > INSPECTION2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.CAUTION:When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow ...

Inspection

Check the removed part for wear, damage and cracks, and then repair or replace it if defective.1. STRUT COMPL - FRONT1. Check for oil leaks.2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates ...

Other materials:

Caution
• Prior to starting work, pay special attention to the following:1. Always wear work clothes, a work cap, and protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary.2. Protect the vehicle using a seat cover, fender cover, etc.3. Prepare the service tools, clean cl ...