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

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

1. Before assembly, check each part. Front Strut > INSPECTION

2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

CAUTION:

When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

NOTE:

Make sure that the vertical install direction of the coil spring is as shown in the figure.

(a)	Diameter is small (upper part)
(b)	Identification paint
(c)	Diameter is large (bottom part)

3. Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Install the coil spring so that the end of spring is between the marks on the spring seat.

(1)	Mark	(3)	Spring seat	(5)	Coil spring end face
(2)	Spring	(4)	Install the spring within this area

4. Install the dust cover and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.

5. Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat and the dust cover - front strut.

NOTE:

Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

(a)	Rear side of vehicle	(c)	0°±10°	(d)	Hole of spring seat - front strut UPR
(b)	Outside of body

6. Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.

7. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the strut mount - front turns smoothly after tightening.

Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

Tightening torque:

55 N·m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)

8. Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.

Removal

1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the front strut assembly.(1) Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.(2) Remove the brake hose bracket.(3) Rem ...

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 stru ...

Other materials:

Inspection
1. Prepare the vehicle.NOTE:Check that the ambient temperature is 25 — 40°C (77 — 104°F) and that the humidity is 30% — 80%.• Place the vehicle in the workshop or in the shade and windless condition.• Open all windows.2. Set the vehicle to the following conditions.Ite ...