Front Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the ST, install the stud bolt.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
110 N.m (11.22 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
- Using new bolts and self-locking nuts, temporarily tighten the front arm to crossmember.
- Secure the front arm to body, and then install the support plate with new bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
Support plate to Front arm:
110 N.m (11.22 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 N.m (15.30 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
- Install the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N.m (5.10 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
- Install the front wheels.
- Lower the vehicle from lift, and tighten the bolt which secures the front arm to crossmember with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.
Tightening torque:
95 N.m (9.69 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
- Connect the battery ground terminal.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
- Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system, (model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >