1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one. • Check the front arm for damage or cracks, and replace if defective. • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage. • Visually check the boot on the ball joint for damage. 2. Using new self-locking nuts, temporary tighten the front arm. 3. Install the ball joint into the housing assembly - front axle. CAUTION: Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing assembly - front axle and the stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Tightening torque: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 4. Install the front wheels. Tightening torque: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 5. Unload the vehicle from lift, and tighten the bolt which secures the front arm to cradle with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight. Tightening torque: Front bushing side: 95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb) Rear bushing side: 140 N·m (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb) 6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. 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 7. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE |
PIN Code Access (models with "keyless access with push-button start system")
Trunk opener button (Legacy)
Rear lock button (Outback)
While all doors (for Outback, including the
rear gate) are locked, you can unlock the
doors (including rear gate) without a key
by performing the following procedure.
Legacy: press the trunk opener button
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