1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels. 2. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position. CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted. 3. Remove the under cover - front. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL 4. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE 5. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL 6. Remove the air intake boot assembly. • H4 model: Air Intake Boot > REMOVAL • H6 model: Air Intake Boot > REMOVAL 7. Fully open the front hood. NOTE 8. Replace the engine hanger attached to the engine with ST. (H6 model) (1) Remove the engine harness connector. (2) Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold. Throttle Body > REMOVAL NOTE: Do not disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses of engine coolant. (3) Remove the engine harness connector. (4) Remove the engine harness connector and the engine hanger - rear from the engine hanger - rear. (5) Remove the collector cover bracket. (6) Replace the engine hanger attached to the engine with ST. Preparation tool: H6 model (ST): HANGER (18360AA020) Tightening torque: 19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 9. Install the ST for the engine hanger to the engine front side. (H4 model) (1) Remove the belt cover. (2) Attach the ST. Preparation tool: H4 model (ST1): BOLT (18363AA050) H4 model (ST2): HANGER (18360AA040) Tightening torque: 19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 10. Suspend the engine using ST, chain sling, and shackle. (1) Set the ST on the vehicle. CAUTION: • Install the M8 bolt at the locations shown in the figure, and place the front side arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER). • Set the arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure. Preparation tool: ST1: ENGINE HANGER (99099AJ000) ST2: CHAIN BALANCER (99099AJ010) (2) Attach the shackle to the both ends of chain sling. CAUTION: • Be sure to use chain slings that satisfy the following requirements: • Length: 0.8 — 1 m (2.6 — 3.3 ft) • Load capacity: 1.2 t (2646 lb) or more • Wire diameter: 6 mm (0.24 in) or 6.3 mm (0.25 in) • Internal width: 8.5 mm (0.33 in) or more • External width: 23.5 mm (0.93 in) or less
• Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more. (3) Pass the chain sling through the CHAIN BALANCER and secure the both ends to the hooks on the engine. CAUTION: Set the chain sling so that it does not contact the engine parts. • H4 model • H6 model 11. Remove the nuts connecting the main mount and the transmission mounting bracket. 12. Remove the power steering connector. 13. Remove the universal joint. Universal Joint > REMOVAL CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint and error of handling force, make sure to remove the universal joint. 14. Remove the front exhaust pipe. • H4 model: Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL • H6 model: Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL 15. Remove the stabilizer link assembly. Front Stabilizer > REMOVAL 16. Disconnect the left and right front arms. (1) Remove the nut, and pull out the bolt from the front lower arm. (2) Remove the ball joint from the front lower arm. 17. Disconnect the left and right tie-rod ends. (1) Pull out the cotter pin (a). (2) Remove the castle nut (b). (3) Extract the tie-rod end (c) from the housing assembly - front axle. CAUTION: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used. Preparation tool: Tie-rod ball joint puller 18. Attach the sling belt so that it wraps around the both frames using the shackle. CAUTION: • Be sure to attach the sling belt to ensure safety in operation. • Use a sling belt with the length of 2 m (6.6 ft), the width of 35 — 40 mm (1.38 — 1.57 in) and the load capacity of 1 t (2205 lb) or more. • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 0.5 t (1103 lb) or more. 19. Remove the cradle from the vehicle. CAUTION: The cradle is heavy. Remove it carefully by paying attention to the balance. (1) Support the cradle with the transmission jack. (2) Remove the bolt from the front cushion rubber, and remove the bolt securing the front of the cradle. (3) Remove the left and right bolts and nuts. (4) Remove the cradle from the vehicle. 20. To remove the stud bolt, use the ST. CAUTION: Do not remove the stud bolt unless necessary. Always replace the parts with new parts when removed. Preparation tool: ST: STUD BOLT SOCKET (20299AG020)
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Disassembly
1. Remove the rear seat. Rear Seat > REMOVAL2. Remove the headrest assembly - rear.3. Remove the resin fasteners on the lower of the backrest assembly, and remove the clip.4. Release the clips to remove the lock cover. (OUTBACK model)5. Open the fastener and turn over the cover COMPL - rear backres ...